Hi John, I use the 2m module in my KX3 and am pleased with the performance. Having said this I really don't have much to compare it against apart from my FT897D. What I do find is that the noise floor goes way down I don't have to listen to a load of white noise when digging out those weak signals. I use it for our UKAC 2m contest on SSB along with a small (old) Microwave Modules Linear running 10 watts output and regularly make 300mile+ contacts when using my 9el yagi at 40feet with shack located about 3feet above sea level. It is far better at handling strong signals than the FT897D. The sort of strong signals I get are of sufficient strength to start the KX3 high signal shutdown process. (I have 3 of the UK's leading contenders within 5 miles across open fields.) On the whole I am really enjoying using it. Furthest DX so far on 10w is south of France at about 800miles during a slight opening. Problems encountered: - There are a couple of internal "birdies" which are not too bad. - With the gain well up I do notice the "zipper" noise when tuning the VFO. There are notes about this on the Elecraft website.
Andrew G8BYB -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Seney Sent: 21 January 2016 11:54 To: Elecraft Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 on 2 Meters I have a KX3 and am curious to hear from users that have the 2 meter module installed how you find the performance with the various modes. Any good DX with SSB or CW? 73, John www.wd1v.com ______________________________________________________________ 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] ______________________________________________________________ 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]
