Bert Rollen <[email protected]> wrote:
>Thanks David, > >I do not need 27 Mhz, (just need lower end of 26 Mhz) so hopefully all would >work fine. > >In fact, I do not need the PA enabled at all. > >I will drop Elecraft a note soon. (I do, BTW, have the KBPF3.) > >One question perhaps may still be answered here; would I have to have a >special version of firmware each time the same is updated? Or is the >unlocking software a one-time application? > >Bert > >Bert Rollen, PMP >[email protected] >865-599-6074 > > >-----Original Message----- >From: David Anderson [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Friday, February 26, 2016 3:11 AM >To: Bert Rollen <[email protected]> >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit out of band question [ANSWERED] > >Hi Bert, > >As I understand it, and this is only what I have gleaned from others, is >that in order to TRANSMIT out of band you need the unlocking software (for >MARS frequencies etc) which Elecraft can supply if you explain why you need >it. I believe it is more or less general coverage transmit out of band, and >if you are a good bit out of band the KBPF3 will be required as well. > >The only fly in the ointment is that 27 MHz is never properly unlocked in >case CB guys try to use the rig, and the power amplifier isn't enabled for >27 MHz (don't know the exact frequency limits). However this probably means >that the transverter ports would still work at those frequencies. > >Best to drop a line to Elecraft Support or phone and ask the question. > >Hope it goes well. > >73 from David GM4JJJ > >> On 26 Feb 2016, at 02:45, Bert Rollen <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Rats. I was hoping for a broader answer. >> >> I have a custom 432 DEMI transverter with a *26* Mhz IF. >> >> Any ideas how well / if the K3 transverter output would work on 26 >> Mhz? (I have the KBPF3) >> >> Thanks, >> >> Bert - K4AR >> >> >> Bert Rollen, PMP >> [email protected] >> 865-599-6074 >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of >> David Anderson >> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2016 12:31 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit out of band question [ANSWERED] >> >> Elecraft have confirmed >> >> "You would not need to use the KBPF3 for only 50 kHz out of band on 20M" >> >> Great news. >> >> Thanks to all you great folks. >> >> 73 from David GM4JJJ >> >>> On 25 Feb 2016, at 13:40, David Anderson <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks also to Ken K3IU who has tested his K3 with and without the >>> general >> coverage bandpass filter enabled and found no difference in receive >> sensitivity between 14.350and 14.400. >>> >>> Question answered! >>> >>> 73 from David GM4JJJ >>> >>>> On 25 Feb 2016, at 12:46, David Anderson <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Perfect many thanks Don. >>>> >>>> 73 from David GM4JJJ >>>> >>>>> On 25 Feb 2016, at 12:17, Don Wilhelm <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> David, >>>>> >>>>> Transmission only 50 kHz above the ham band should not be a >>>>> problem. If >> you see a dropoff in receive sensitivity, than add the KBPF3. >>>>> >>>>> 73, >>>>> Don W3FPR >>>>> >>>>>> On 2/25/2016 4:02 AM, David Anderson wrote: >>>>>> Still not got a definitive answer to my question, which I repeat: >>>>>> >>>>>> K3 - Do I require the general coverage bandpass filter option to >>>>>> allow >> transmission just for an extra 50 kHz above 14.350? 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