After my initial email regarding the K144XV, I went to work trying to
sell stuff. As of today, I think I have enough to buy all I need for the
K144XV option. I have some questions though. I'll get to those in a minute.
As I stated before, the purchase of the K144XV is being done to both
consolidate and simplify my station. I have just sold an ID-880H D-STAR
radio which I used very little. I really don't much get on 2 m in the
house - mostly when I'm piddling around town or back and forth to work.
However, I do want the capability to work local repeaters. I have never
done any terrestrial 2 m CW / SSB (although I did my share of satellite
work in the late 90's and early 00's). I am interested in 2 m CW and
have antennas I could modify for that; however, my tower is only 35'
tall (about 10.5 m). I don't know if I'll be satisfied with that or not.
All of that said, here are my questions:
1. I will need the FM filter to work local 2 m FM repeaters. If memory
serves, the FM filter will also allow AM transmission. Is this correct
or am I mistaken?
2. For 2 m SSB / CW work, I will need the K144RFLK (or it's at least
recommended), correct? Does the K144RFLK lock to the standard TCXO or
will I need the super-stable TCXO (KTCXO3-1) also?
3. I have a 2 m preamp left over from my satellite days (it's an Icom
AG-35 that will allow transmit through). Is there a way to turn the
preamp on from the K3 without having to install a bias-T and switch?
I want to get as much "bang for my buck" as possible. I don't want to
spend all this money and only be able to work 2 m FM with very limited 2
m CW.
At the risk of expanding my station (something I do *not* want to do), I
have limited access to an FT-847 that I could try before I buy. I could
actually buy it cheaper than all that I think I need for the K144XV. The
FT-847 does not have a very good HF transceiver, but the the VHF/UHF
part is great.
I appreciate all advice or suggestions. Thanks.
73,
Joel - W4JBB
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