[Elecraft] KX-3 transverters

[Dan de Bruijn]

Hi Wayne and Eric,

I own both a KX-2 and a KX-3 and I'm very happy with both units.

De KX-2 is used during hiking and outdoor (not very much SOTA in the 
Netherlands), using the internal batterypack.
The KX-3 is used as a homestation and in my Landrover, using an external 
battery. At 10 - 15 watt it is an ideal set.

I fitted the 2 meter transverter KX3-2M in the KX-3 and although it is 
ideal to drive my UHF/SHF transverters at home, it lacks power in the 
field. Even at QRP, 2.5 watts is quite low.

I'm wondering if it would be possible to put a 2 meter transverter (or a 
combination of a 4 - 2 or a 4 - 2 - 70 cm transverter) with a power of 
approx. 12 watt in the place of the batterypack.
I think that only few people use the KX-3 with an internal batterypack.
For me it would make the ultimate set.

Am I the only one asking for this option or was this discussed (and 
maybe rejected) in an earlier stage?

73,

Dan, PA1FZH