Thanks to Jeff and also to Dick Hanson who gave some answers as well. I do have the KTCX03-1 and I would definitely get the K144RFLK. Thanks Jeff for pointing that out, I didn't even know it existed. I should pay more attention to the Elecraft web site. I might take it to bed with me tonight to read through (with my iPad of course).
73, phil, K7PEH On Nov 8, 2011, at 9:06 PM, Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF wrote: > > Hi Phil, > My K3 #4257 has the 2m module installed and I think I can answer most of your > questions for you. > > 1. Emphatically yes, the K3 + K144XV combination is excellent for weak signal > work. > (But, you MUST get at least the K144RFLK and possibly get the KTCX03-1 to > give you the frequency stability you need) > > 2.Yes, it is a vague question but I think I know what your getting at, the > answer is directly related to answer 1. > All the K3's features translate to the 2M band and I don't think that you'll > find anything missing. > > 3. Nothing to see here folks. > > > 4. Yes, all modes including RTTY, PSK31 etc are available with the k144XV. > (If the K3 can do it on HF, it can do it on 2m.) > > 5. Yes it does, all filters currently installed in your K3 will be available > on 2M. > > 6. Yes, I use a Mirage 1016G 160Watt amplifier with my K3 on 2M and with 2 > Watts of drive I get 150Watts of power output. > No gotchas that I know of, save for the fact that the Mirage can be a little > 'dirty' if I drive it with more than 2Watts but thats not a fault in the K3, > thats an issue with the amplifier. > > I use my 2m module for both SSB and FM repeater work and it performs equally > well on both. (I was amazed at the SSB sensitivity to be honest, it was a > real eye opener) > > I hope this helps, > 73 de > Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF > East Innisfail > QLD, Australia > K3 #4257, P3#1629, KPA-500 #161 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Phil Hystad > To: Elecraft Reflector > Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 12:51 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] K144XV-K 2-meter 10 watt module kit Questions > > Regarding the K144XV-K 2-meter 10 watt module kit, I have a few questions: > > (1) Does the excellent RX performance of the K3 translate into the 2-meter > band. I mean, would this option be a great weak signal 2 meter performer? > > > (2) I am thinking of using weak signal only, SSB and CW and probably mostly > CW. Are all the features of the K3 translated to the 2-meter range. For > example, break-in keying? Is there anything that I would find missing? I > know, vague question. > > > (4) From reading the short spec (data sheet) brochure, it looks like the only > modes mentioned are SSB, CW, and FM. Are any other modes supported such as > digital modes like PSK31 or RTTY? > > > (5) Does the K144XV-K share the same IF frequency and therefore the same > filters I already have in my K3? (if this is a dumb question I plead total > ignorance of how this module fits into the K3). > > > (6) Does anyone use an external amplifier, maybe something like a THP > HL-350Vdx or others of similar ilk? Any gotchas in this configuration? > > > Thanks for any help you can be. > > 73, phil, K7PEH > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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
