Transverter interface?? --Lenny W2BVH
On 5/21/2011 8:28 PM, K4SC wrote: > As an aid to those of you who weren't at Dayton to see the KX3, I'll pass on > the following from the Spec Sheet that was handed out as well as a comment > on the price. > > Price first: A little bird told me the targe price would be in the $800 > range. I didn't get that from Wayne, but from another Elecraft employee. > > There is a disclaimer on the Spec Sheet that reads; This is advance > information. Specifications and option/accessory availability are subject > to change without notice. OK we've got that out of the way. > > Everything below is directly from the spec sheet: > > KX3 STANDARD FEATURES > ° 160-6 meter ham bands; generazl coverage from 1.6-30 MHz (optional > broadcast-band filter module covers 0.5-1.6 KHz) > °All modes: SSB, CW, Data (four sub-modes), AM FM > °Ultra-compact size: 3.4"H x 7.4"W x 1.7"D; 18 oz. (less options) > °Rear tilt feet fold up for transport > °Custom high-contrast LCD with alphanumeric text display > °Current drain as low as 150 mA in receive mode > °High-performance 32-bit floating-point DSP > °Built-in PSK/TTY decode/encode allows data mode operation without a PC; > transmit in data modes using CW keyer paddle > °Low-noise synthesizer with 1-Hz tuning resolution > °Firmware updateable via provided application software > > RECEIVER > °Quadrature down-sampling mixer compatible with PC-based SDR > (software-defined-radio) applications > °Receiver I/Q outputs for use with PC soundcard > °Narrow roofing filter option with four bandwidths (500Hz, 1500Hz, 2700Hz, > 3800Hz) for excellent dynamic range > °Switchable preamp (2 levels) and attenuator (2 levels) > °8-band receive audio equalizer > °Dual watch over ±10kHz range; uses applicable roofing filter > °Easy-to-use PassBand Tuning (PBT) for shift/width/hicut/locut; roofing > filters automatically track DSP filter settings > °Automatic and manual notch filtering; adjustable noise reduction and noise > blanking; binaural audio effects for enhanced receive > °Center-tuning indicator for CW and data modes > °Built-in speaker; stereo jack for headphones/external speakers > > TRANSMITTER > °Adjustable output, 0.1 to 10W+ (100W+ with KXPA100 amp) > °Ruged, SWR and temperature-protected final amplifier stage > °Optional MH3 microphone with PT and UP/DOWN functions > °Optional attached keyer paddle with spacing adjustment > °Switchable PA output impedance for efficient 5-W or 10-W use > °Fast, silent, PIN-diode T-R switching - no relays > °DSP speech processing for excellent "punch" > °8 band equalizer tailors passband to your voice and microphone > > OTHER FEATURES > °Built in digital voice recorder (DVR) with two message buffers > °Internal CW keyer with 8-50 WPM range > °Six CW/DATA message memories > °100 general-purpose memories store VFO A/B, modes, etc. > °Accessory/RS-232 port for computer control using supplied cable > °Full remote-control command set works with most amateur radio software > applications (emulates Elecraft K3) > °One-click firmware upgrades via the web (with free PC software) > Optional mobile bracket compatible with RAM-mounts > °Tutoriall-style manual ideal for new hams > > OPTIONS and ACCESSORIES > KXFLE Roofing Filter Module (500/1500/2700/3800 Hz) > KXAT3 Internal, Wide-Range 20-W Automatic Antenna Tuner > KXAM3 Broadcast Band Filter Module (0.5-1.6 MHz) > KXBT3 Internal 8-AA Cell Battery Pack with NiMH Charger (Batteries not > supplied; nonrechanrgeable batteries can also be used) > KXPD3 Precision Keyer Paddle > KXMM3 Mobile Mount Bracket > MH3 Hand Microphone with UP/DN Controls > KUSB RS232 to USB Adapter > KXPA100 High-Performance 160-6 meter, 100-W Amplifier; usable with most 5 to > 10 W transceivers > KXAT100 Wide-Range 100-W ATU with Dual Anenna Jacks (attaches to KXPA100 > module) > > I will add that I actually played with it for a couple of minutes, held it > in my hands and it is remarkably light. There was a sign up list for > getting email when orders will be accepted (late Summer is what the same > little bird told me) For those of you across the pond, Wayne said they did > not have CE approval, yet. > > IMHO, the Yaesu FT-817 is dead, long live the KX3! > > Chuck K4SC > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Spec-Sheet-tp6390554p6390554.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > 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:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
