As an alternative, might you consider a small amplifier? TAPR is offering a 20w HF/6m amplifier called the "Pennywhistle". http://www.tapr.org/kits_pw.html drives with 1/4w and runs on 12vdc.
$77+S&H for non-members of TAPR 73, Ed - KL7UW ------------------------------ Message: 20 Date: Mon, 30 May 2011 13:07:44 -0700 (PDT) From: AA1QG <terjearnt...@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Still lacking To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <blu0-smtp16759290e251f63b7603f63db...@phx.gbl> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Ok, you win, I?ll order a KX3 when it arrives! I have quite a few 5-10w portable radios gathering dust unless I plan to operate CW. My trusty K2 has the 100W PA, which I usually run at 25-50 watts using a 14AH battery and an K1 tuner (which tackles 50W well in spite of being rated lower). The power difference is not impressive in terms of db, but when operating SSB on 60m and below having a bit more power output often is the difference between having a QSO and having a frustrated operator at both ends. Please consider a KX3 Heavy Duty version, with a lithium battery and higher power output (25W) in a bigger box. There really is gaping hole in the market for such a rig, since most rigs either are too puny in terms of power or battery capacity (i.e. FT-817) or too battery thirsty (FT-897 for example). I would buy one or two on the spot, and I know a lot of hams who for various reasons have to operate portable - typically having residential noise problems or antenna restrictions - likely will buy one as well. 73?s Terje 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 ====================================== BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-100w, 1296-testing*, 3400-? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@hotmail.com ====================================== ______________________________________________________________ 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
