Hi Wayne, The KXPA100 was not available when I got the HL 100 and perhaps not even a gleam in your eye yet. I am sure it will be up to your usual standards with many unique design features. When do you think it will b available?
73 de W6BK On Dec 30, 2011, at 10:02 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Hi David, > > We're familiar with this amp. The KXPA100 will have several additional > features by comparison: 160-meter coverage; better transmit 3rd-order IMD > (optimized low-pass filters for each band); optional built-in 100-W ATU > (KXPA100) with two antenna jacks; instant auto-bandswitching with any rig via > RF sensing; and full integration with the KX3. > > 73, > Wayne, > N6KR > > On Dec 30, 2011, at 9:49 PM, David Elliott wrote: > >> Here is a really neat 100 watt amp that can be frequency controlled by the >> FT817. It can be ordered from Japan. >> >> http://www.thp.co.jp/english/hl_100bdx_e.html >> >> I look forward to my KX3 but don't plan to sell the FT817. As you say, they >> are different radios for different uses. >> >> 73 de W6BK >> >> >> >> >> On Dec 30, 2011, at 9:16 PM, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: >> >>> Let me start off by stating that I own a K2, a pair of K3's and a P3. >>> >>> I also own an FT817. >>> >>> 1. Yes, the KX3 is "way better" in terms of rx specs and some options >>> >>> 2. The FT817 ain't bad either, especially factoring in price (well, my >>> price) >>> >>> These are really two very different radios. >>> >>> Personally, I like the form factor on the FT817. It is easy to pack (very >>> "flat") and I don't worry about hurting it when "in the field." I am happy >>> to "throw it around." I would not feel that way about the KX3: kid gloves >>> for sure. >>> >>> Back in 2003, the price was $569 for FT817, which included a microphone >>> with up/down buttons, internal (removable), chargeable battery pack, a >>> battery "tray" for AA cells, a rubber duck for 2 meters, a rubber duck for >>> 6 meters, a hard bound manual, and carrying strap (over your shoulder, >>> hooks onto the radio), a DC power cable (with snap-on ferrite choke), and >>> probably some other stuff I have forgotten about...oh yeah.. a big world >>> map (LOL). At the time, Yaesu offered a $100 factory rebate (it was a Xmas >>> special), so I got the radio and all that other stuff, with free shipping, >>> for $469. Not too shabby...it was an easy decision. As I see it, the KX3 >>> (built) with those options is well over 1k. So, surprise-surprise, you pay >>> more, you get more. >>> >>> Also back in 2003, I had the well-respected (at the time) contest quality >>> radio, the Kenwood TS940. The 940, purchased new, was quite old at that >>> date. The FT817, maybe 5% the size of the 940, blew the doors off the big >>> radio in terms of RX dynamics, esp on 40. It was shocking. But that was 8 >>> years ago now. >>> >>> For me, I rather have to laugh a bit at the OUTSTANDING specs (in earlier >>> private emails) for the KX3 RX. Why laugh? Because if you are using this >>> radio "in the field," you probably will never have to use most of what is >>> available to you...and this was primarily designed as a Trail Radio, >>> right? You are just not going to get "that much signal" coming into your >>> front end using a simple (low) wire or buddipole, etc. unless you mean once >>> per year on Field Day where there are multiple radios set up right on top >>> of each other. But hey...if it can be built so well, why not! But >>> comparing it to the 817, for me, doesn't make a lot of sense, other than to >>> indicate that the 817 set some sort of standard for "super tiny radios." >>> See mine at https://picasaweb.google.com/dougzzz/FT8172003Dec >>> >>> Also, I have won my fair share of contest certificates, using the FT817, >>> including on 160 (a very tough band on RX front ends). For what it is, it >>> works real well. It's no K3, but it ain't bad...and it sure is FUN. >>> >>> I have not ordered a KX3 yet. This time around, I plan to wait a year or >>> so to let things "shake out." But if I do order one, it probably won't be >>> to replace the 817, which is a totally different radio. And yes, my FT817 >>> does copy the WX station...and a whole lot more. >>> >>> OK, before you blast away, please go back to the top and reread the first >>> sentence. >>> >>> HNY and GL to all those happy KX3 purchasers. I know you'll be thrilled. >>> >>> de Doug KR2Q >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 > ______________________________________________________________ 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
