[Elecraft] The KX2

[Edward R Cole]

One type of radio that Elecraft has avoided making to date:
multi-band, multi-mode VHF/UHF, cross-band duplex radio.

I recently bought a (not new) radio that, at its time, was considered 
one of the finest radios for this:
Yaesu FT-736R.  It is still held in considerable respect.

I wanted a VHF/UHF multi-mode radio capable of satellite operation 
and had considered a cross-band duplex-capable FM mobile radio, but 
it would have limited me to FM.  For approximately $200 more I 
obtained a "cherry" FT-736R with basic 2m/70cm capability.

The radio is capable of expansion to two more bands via installation 
of internal modules for 6m, 220, and 1.2 GHz.  Quite a remarkable 
model of adaptability for its time.

I previously owned its successor, the  FT-847, which was HF, 6m, 2m, 
70cm.  But on used market cost double what I spent on the FT-736R.

Had Elecraft offered a VHF/UHF cross-band duplex multi-mode radio I 
would have considered it.  Nothing on the current market equals the 
Elecraft radio quality (my opinion).  I chose the K3/10 plus 
transverters for eme, but the K3 is not capable of duplex operation.

If a KVX3sat were produced - I think the market is there.  Current 
competitors: IC-9100 and TS2000X;Yaesu is out of the satellite radio market.

73, Ed - KL7UW
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