[Elecraft] KX3 with 2m module for satellites

[Brad J. Butler]

Good evening everyone!

 

Just wondering if anyone has experience working linear (or FM for that
matter) satellites with a KX3 and the 2M transverter installed?  I see it's
limited to 2.5-3W of output, and after reading the manuals, I believe it'll
work SSB for the linear satellites.  

 

My concern is whether or not 2.5-3W of power will be enough?  I regularly
work SO-50 with a 5W HT and Arrow satellite antenna, so I know 5W will get
the job done on FM.  Just not sure about 2.5-3W on SSB (I'll be using the
same Arrow hand-held antenna).

 

(I'd be using a KX3 as one of two radios in order to complete the QSO)

 

Thanks in advance for the help!

 

-Brad Butler

W6BJB/JS6TQS