On Wed,9/16/2015 4:52 PM, Jim Lowman wrote:
I had the 2m option for the K3 but, with its low power output, I sold it and bought a Kenwood TS-2000X to be dedicated to VHF/UHF operation.
That was a bad move. Check the specs on the TS2000X. The K3 has has far better RX specs, and is probably cleaner on TX.
All you need to add to a K3 with 2M transverter is a suitable power amp. Look for a vintage ('70s-'80s) Mirage or RF Concepts brick that drives to about 150W with 2W or 10W drive. A year or so ago, I found two of each just by asking on the reflectors of a couple of local ham clubs. I kept one of each and gave the others to a friend.
I really appreciate the K3 RX while working weak signal CW and digital modes on VHF. I'm using a vintage Elecraft 2M transverter that I bought more than 10 years ago.
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