[Elecraft] KX3 on 2 Meters

[Andrew Hebden]

Hi John,
I use the 2m module in my KX3 and am pleased with the performance. Having
said this I really don't have much to compare it against apart from my
FT897D. What I do find is that the noise floor goes way down I don't have to
listen to a load of white noise when digging out those weak signals.
I use it for our UKAC 2m contest on SSB along with a small (old) Microwave
Modules Linear running 10 watts output and regularly make 300mile+ contacts
when using my 9el yagi at 40feet with shack located about 3feet above sea
level. It is far better at handling strong signals than the FT897D. The sort
of strong signals I get are of sufficient strength to start the KX3 high
signal shutdown process. (I have 3 of the UK's leading contenders within 5
miles across open fields.)
On the whole I am really enjoying using it. Furthest DX so far on 10w is
south of France at about 800miles during a slight opening.
Problems encountered:
- There are a couple of internal "birdies" which are not too bad.
- With the gain well up I do notice the "zipper" noise when tuning the VFO.
There are notes about this on the Elecraft website.

Andrew
G8BYB
-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John
Seney
Sent: 21 January 2016 11:54
To: Elecraft Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 on 2 Meters

I have a KX3 and am curious to hear from users that have the 2 meter module
installed how you find the performance with the various modes. Any good DX
with SSB or CW?

73,

John
www.wd1v.com


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