> I doubt you’ll find a used KX2-not many letting go of these! I did that — I mean I let my KX2 go. Some stupid idea got into my head that I wanted to get the Icom 7300 after they first came out. So I sold my KX2 ) to buy an Icom 7300. I also have a K3 & KX3 so I figured selling the KX2 would not hurt. Big mistake.
I had the Icom for about a month and then decided to sell — I am mostly CW and as a CW rig it was not that great (mechanical QSK relay made too much noise for one thing). After selling the Icom 7300, I bought another new KX2 Kit and enjoyed putting one together again. I am guessing this entire mistake cost me about $250 to $300. The KX2 is definitely a keeper and it is my main goto portable QRP rig. > On May 30, 2020, at 10:47 AM, Dan Presley <n7...@arrl.net> wrote: > > > > Dan Presley 503-701-3871 > danpresley@me. com > n7...@arrl.net > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> >> >> All good questions. I have both the 2 and the 3 and I find myself using the >> KX2 almost exclusively on my SOTA and portable outings. If you do any hiking >> at all you’ll appreciate the sizing and weight difference. Performance wise >> the 3 has some slight edge if you buy the roofing filter otherwise you’d >> likely never notice the difference. Also using the internal battery is >> huge,but I’m strictly QRP CW so efficiency is vastly improved-I can get a >> lot of operating in with the internal battery. Having the 2M module is handy >> on the KX3 but I usually just toss in a small handheld if I think there’s >> much chance of 2M usage. I use the 3 as my home station and it’s excellent >> though it may get replaced by the K4. I doubt you’ll find a used KX2-not >> many letting go of these! >> >> >> Dan Presley 503-701-3871 >> danpresley@me. com >> n7...@arrl.net >> >> >>>> On May 29, 2020, at 22:02, HB via groups.io <hbjr=optilink...@groups.io> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>> >>> I went with the KX3. The filters are very nice! I run with the internal >>> batteries and do 10 watts. I do have a battery if I know the conditions >>> will be tough and I need all 15 watts. >>> >>> This past weekend, I did a SOTA activation on 20 and 40 meters. Then I >>> threw a roll up Jpole in a tree and called CQ on 2 meter FM. Made 6 more >>> contacts in 4 minutes! That has been typical for me. My SOTA kit is a >>> small satchel with room for a sandwich and bottle of water. >>> >>> I have made many 160 meter ft8 contacts at home on the back porch with a >>> crappy 80 meter dipole running 5 watts. >>> >>> My KX3 gets way more use than my K3s. >>> >>> Hank >>> >>>>> On May 29, 2020, at 11:49 PM, Brian Mathews <hotelbro...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>> Hello all and thanks allowing me to join, >>>> >>>> I am new to this group. While I have a lot of fun with QRP it has always >>>> been here at the home QTH and nothing portable. Well I got invited to a >>>> SOTA activation a few weeks ago and I am totally hooked on the idea of >>>> working portable so now I am trying to put together a kit which includes a >>>> better transceiver. I currently have 2 QCX 5w transceivers and have been >>>> watching the news on the Icom 705 when I saw a comparison on the KX2/3 and >>>> started looking toward the Elecraft. I am very impressed with the >>>> features and reviews and I have decided I would prefer to support a US >>>> manufacturer. I am also happy to see one of the owners here participating >>>> in the forum, which I could not expect from one of the "other three" >>>> manufacturers. >>>> >>>> So with most of my operating to be done portable, but not being someone >>>> who is overly concerned about weight, I am leaning toward the KX3. Here >>>> are a few questions: >>>> >>>> 1) I see there are optional filters for the KX3 - is there any option for >>>> filters on the KX2? How does it affect usability when in a high RF noise >>>> environment? (for example having the KX2 with no filter) >>>> >>>> 2) is there any problem with running an external battery? I have a >>>> Bioenno 12v 12Ah pack that works great with my current setup. >>>> >>>> 3) How useful is the 2M option on the KX3 in making summit contacts during >>>> SOTA? Is that the main purpose for this unit or is it to have an >>>> "all-in-one" for the "shack-on-the-belt" VHF types? I don't operate much >>>> VHF but I think it would be handy to have a 2M yagi on the KX3 during SOTA >>>> in case the HF conditions are not favorable. >>>> >>>> 4) I have done well buying used radios in the past and I see some KX3s >>>> listed and selling quickly lately. Is there a service available where you >>>> can send a used radio in for a "tune-up" or just to bring it up to current >>>> spec? Is that even necessary? >>>> >>>> Thanks in advance for any help with this. I already have a fully decked >>>> out KX2 waiting in the online shopping cart but I'm hesitant to push the >>>> button :D Also I guess they are backordered so maybe I should just watch >>>> the list for a used one? >>>> >>>> 73 >>>> >>>> Brian - W6BRY >>> _._,_._,_ >>> Groups.io Links: >>> You receive all messages sent to this group. >>> >>> View/Reply Online (#66336) | Reply To Group | Reply To Sender | Mute This >>> Topic | New Topic >>> >>> Your Subscription | Contact Group Owner | Unsubscribe [n7...@arrl.net] >>> >>> _._,_._,_ > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to phys...@mac.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
