Eric wrote: > The KX3 2M FAQ, which will also apply to the -4M, can be reached at: > http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX3-2M%20FAQ.htm
The FAQ question that follows raises a number of additional questions: > Q: What is the current drain on 2 meters? > > A: Current drain is typically 300-350 mA on receive and 1.5 A on transmit > at 3 watts, running from a 14 V supply. Is that the *TOTAL* current drawn by the KX3 with KX3-2M installed, or is this *ADDITIONAL* current draw to that of the KX3 without KX3-2M? Is there a front panel function that may be used to turn off the KX3-2M and restore the pre-installation KX3 current consumption when 2m isn't desired? > We're also working on a standby mode (when squelched) that should reduce > average current drain to between 180 and 200 mA, depending on the dwell > time selected by the user. I have the same question...is this squelched current draw in addition to the normal KX3 current draw? > The KX3-2M and -4m specific order page is at the following address. > > http://www.elecraft.com/tmp/kx3_2m_4m.html The $60 premium charged for factory installation implies that there's some notable time and effort required. Is this an accurate anticipation? Will the factory-installation premium be the same for new KX3 units ordered with the KX3-2m option? Thanks, 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
