Re: [Elecraft] K3: 2 meter SSB/CW Capability Questions

2017-12-14 Thread Phil Hystad
Thanks for the comments I got and answers to my question (below). I will probably go with the K144XV plus reference lock board but will wait until it is warmer weather to get my 2-meter antenna up. 73, phil, K7PEH > On Dec 13, 2017, at 5:50 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: > > I would like to have a

Re: [Elecraft] K3: 2 meter SSB/CW Capability Questions

2017-12-14 Thread Jim Rogers
Steve and others, My best 2M MS contact was running the K144XV with the phase lock board and a BEKO amp at 800W into a 6el yagi in my attic. Over 1100 miles as I remember. It was a good combination. Jim, W4ATK On 12/14/2017 7:04 AM, Steve Kavanagh via Elecraft wrote: Phil One possible way t

Re: [Elecraft] K3: 2 meter SSB/CW Capability Questions

2017-12-14 Thread John Stengrevics
Phil, I have had no problems working MSK144 on 2 meters as well as EME using the K144XV internal option with my K3S. John WA1EAZ > On Dec 14, 2017, at 8:04 AM, Steve Kavanagh via Elecraft > wrote: > > Phil > > One possible way to make a decision is to consider whether or not you might > wa

Re: [Elecraft] K3: 2 meter SSB/CW Capability Questions

2017-12-14 Thread Steve Kavanagh via Elecraft
Phil One possible way to make a decision is to consider whether or not you might want to try meteor scatter on 2m using MSK144. The recommended absolute frequency accuracy for that mode is 25 Hz (though I think you'd get away with 80 Hz). This is a real challenge at 2m and the XV144 isn't real

[Elecraft] K3: 2 meter SSB/CW Capability Questions

2017-12-13 Thread Phil Hystad
I would like to have a “weak” signal, SSB/CW, capability on 2 meters. I have three ways of achieving that for my K3: 1. The K3 (K3S) K144XV built-in 2-meter option module at $469.90 (price includes the K144RFLK reference lock board). 2. The external XV144 transverter at $479.95. 3. A third