Hi Len: Perhaps this idea (I/Q output from the KX2) would be an area where someone would develop an after-market item that would permit tapping the I/Q data and porting it to the outside world. I’m sure that the Elecraft people must have considered the idea of such a port on the KX2, but made the decision that most KX2 users would not take advantage of it. I’d suppose that the though process was: if it adds another $50 to the price of the rig, how many people would decide against the KX2? Would it be better to skip that feature and just make a compact multi-band rig? I think that the new paddle design was something that appeals to more customers, especially since it can also be used with the KX3. There’s always trade-offs in any design project, and you can’t please everyone.
In my case, my KX3 is my “main” rig, and I have a PX3 for it. However, if I were to look for an ultra compact rig, it would be for very portable field use. The KX2 might be a candidate, as would the MTR. But, that’s a big “if”. I already have a bunch of rigs, including a KX1, which is pretty compact in it’s own right. So, my money would be on some 3rd party developer figuring out how to bring out the I/Q signal (hopefully doing so without mangling the KX2 and losing the factory warranty)… so that the feature can be provided for those who really want it. Me? I doubt I would ever use such a feature, so I’m not disappointed that it’s not already included. After all, I can use it with the KX3. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 > On Aug 29, 2016, at 12:03 PM, [email protected] wrote: > > +1 to this: > > "Please reply to this thread if you're interested in having Elecraft expose > RX I/Q on the KX2." > > I've owned a KX1, currently own a KX3/PX3 and a KX2. I don't have a lot of > space for my radio gear and am a big fan of the small form factors. I've > had more fun with my KX3 than any other radio I have used. I've become > highly dependent on the PX3 and wish I had the same option to use one with my > KX2. For me, having the I/Q on the KX2 would not eliminate need for my KX3. > I still want the extra band coverage of 160 and 6 meters, I also use my KX3 > on 2 meters. Having I/Q on my KX2 would greatly expand the flexibility, and > let me operate in a similar manner to my KX3. > > 73 > > Len > ______________________________________________________________ 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]
