[Elecraft] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

[Jeff]

This was brought up years ago when the two meter module became available. If 
I remember correctly (with the K3) the issue was full duplex. Wayne I think 
said it wasn't possible to get the K3 design into full duplex, and they 
wouldn't even consider doing it . Maybe things have changed with the KX3? If 
so I will also buy one...

73 Jeff kb2m

-----Original Message----- 
From: Scott McDonald via Elecraft
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 9:11 AM
To: Paul Stoetzer
Cc: Elecraft Reflector ; KX3 at yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

I enthusiastically second what Paul said, and in the meantime would be 
excited to see a small 2 meter/435 receiver converter card or box for either 
radio so at least one KX sibling could go along on a satellite ops trip, 
rather than forlornly watching the Y twins head out the door.

I realize the kx3 could be equipped to receive 2 meters now but that's a lot 
of kit compared to an 817 just for 2 meter receive....

Maybe same footprint as a kx2 or 3 and mount right on the back for  good 
field integration..with space reserved for the transmitting converters when 
they become available...if we have to wait. :)

And the Yaesus are getting a bit long in the tooth....might be a great time 
to crack the U/V market.

In the meantime how about a small (like Kenwood ht size) speaker mic with 
volume control for the kx2/3?  With a good button (or 2) for cw keying while 
walking?

73 Scott

Sent from my iPad

> On Mar 30, 2017, at 6:55 AM, Paul Stoetzer <n8hm at arrl.net> wrote:
>
> A KX2 or KX3 sized full-duplex 2m/70cm radio would be amazing and fill a
> big hole in current product availability.
>
> Lots of satellite ops currently use an "FT-1634" or "FT-1674" (2 FT-817s 
> or
> 1 FT-817 & 1 FT-857) for this purpose.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM