This is exactly what I have wanted since the KX1. I own the FT817 and the battery issue is just that... an issue. With 6m SSB and all the low bands in the KX3, it fills all I could ever hope for in a portable, especially with the planned add-ins. Plug in units in the battery compartment could serve as additional add-ins to make greater flexibility for future updates which the user could purchase. I have enjoyed the portable operation of the FT-817 with the options of additional SSB filter and DSP along with the latest NIMH battery technology, but I would abandon this in a moment for the KX3 design when successfully implemented. Having 2 meter FM is not my requirement. I have a TH72d and TS2000 for playing around and the TH72d takes care of my VHF UHF needs as a portable station including APRS and Packet.
73, Bill K9YEQ -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Friday, August 26, 2011 6:16 PM To: David Ferrington, M0XDF Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Batttery life question... On Aug 26, 2011, at 4:01 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: > ...might even be able to put the 100w PA in place of the battery.... Unfortunately, no. The KX3's normal low-pass filters are rated at 15 W, as is the ATU. The battery is very important; it makes the KX3 an all-in-one unit that you can quickly deploy in an emergency, take on a short hike, toss into a very small small corner of your suitcase, etc. It's an inherent part of the product. 73, Wayne N6KR ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
