[Elecraft] Digital modes on 144MHz only

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Make sure you balance the station receive performance with that of the 1 
KW amp.   Power is easy to generate.   Low noise receive performance is 
a challenge.   Start with a mast mounted low noise preamp, then low loss 
feedline such as 7/8" hard-line, and such. Remember, loss in the 
feedline adds to receiver noise.

I encounter many stations that have great signals but seemingly can't 
hear other stations calling them.  I call them alligators.......all 
mouth, no ears.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 7/4/2019 4:14 PM, Wes wrote:
> I don't know the '9700, but if you already have a K3(S), I would say 
> an external transverter like an XV144.
>
> Wes  N7WS
>
> On 7/4/2019 11:31 AM, Kjeld Holm wrote:
>> Digital modes on 144MHz only
>>
>> I plan for a second station to use for digital modes on 144MHz only. 
>> If you look at performance only (no price, no ergonomics, no use 
>> outside digital modes on 144MHz) what would you prefer
>>
>> 1)   K3/K3S with internal transverter
>> 2)   IC-9700
>>
>> In both cases I plan to use a 1kW amplifier.
>>
>> Vy 73 de OZ1CCM, Kjeld
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