Jim wrote: > If you're backpacking in the boonies and want to listen to AM radio with > your KX3, fine. But the Tecsun is a really good FM RX, which almost > certainly provides better programming options with very little > additional weight or cost.
Exactly. The PL-380 is very small...a negligible increase in carry weight and bulk, even when backpacking with a ham QRP rig. For even better AM reception than the excellent PL-380 presents, the PL-390 has a significantly better (longer) ferrite rod antenna. Battery life in these small SDRs is very very good as well. In the past 34 years, I've never been on any camping, backpacking, or day hiking trip without carrying an AM/FM radio, even when carrying a QRP rig...and I never will. It's especially welcome late at night on a solitary trip in some wilderness area during the winter off-season. 73, Mike / KK5F ______________________________________________________________ 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
