[Elecraft] New KX2

[Phil Wheeler]

Re "It's also just a tad bit irritating that the 
info we are seeing, for the most part, is coming 
out of Japan!!!  I don't quite get that.": Maybe 
because it's been tomorrow there for some time? :-)

73, Phil W7OX


On 5/18/16 7:52 PM, w7aqk wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Well, those hoping for a K4 have been foiled 
> again!!!!
>
> Interesting that Elecraft chose to go with a 
> reduced sized KX3 as their new offering, but it 
> does make some sense.  There are several new, 
> smaller QRP rigs coming out these days, and 
> possibly this may blunt the interest in those to 
> some extent.  It's also just a tad bit 
> irritating that the info we are seeing, for the 
> most part, is coming out of Japan!!!  I don't 
> quite get that. Well, we are probably only a few 
> days away from more info here.
>
> As an owner of a KX3, I won't be moved too 
> quickly to jump on this new offering.  However, 
> those on the fence up to now may find this to be 
> a more appealing option.  It's not yet clear 
> what you are giving up--a couple of watts 
> apparently, and a couple of bands at both ends 
> of the HF spectrum (160 and 6).  I assume the 
> PX3 will mate with the KX2, but not sure.  
> Hopefully the ATU option will be as good.
>
> One thing that intrigues me somewhat is that the 
> KX2, combined with the KPAX100, might be a more 
> versatile portable/mobile combination than the 
> KX3 as a substitute.  For mobile operating, the 
> KX3 is a bit clumsy, but the reduced size of the 
> KX2 might make it work better--not sure.
>
> Anyway, I just continue to be fascinated with 
> what Elecraft comes up with. They are fun to 
> watch!  I had sort of expected maybe something 
> with a larger display, and maybe a touch screen, 
> but not yet!  That may be a K4 feature, whenever 
> that comes about.
>
> Dave W7AQK