Re: [Elecraft] wanted k2/ is the kx3 is better in what way ?

[Edward R Cole]

Never  owned or operated the K2, but I do have the KX3 and find it 
hears as well as my K3/10 and transmits the same power on 160-6m.  I 
have my KX3 mounted in new truck for mobile and also have the 100w 
KXPA which works well with either rig.  K3 beats the KX3 in really 
tough operating conditions but no noticeable differences in everyday use.

http://www.kl7uw.com/Mobile.htm

I find that the KX3 even seems to hear better on 6m with internal 
preamp vs stock K3 (I have added the PR6-10 so not an issue with it).


A couple plusses for the KX3 is size and addition of 2m all-mode at 
3w which will drive my RFC 2-30 and TE1410G for 160w (120w mobile).


I have checked into the Elecraft SSB Net using either radio equally 
easy (esp. using the KXPA-100).
I have the internal ATU for the KX3 and very handy for use in the 
field where antennas are not always tuned.


73, Ed - KL7UW
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[Elecraft] wanted k2/ is the kx3 is better in what way ?

[Dauer, Edward]

I agree with Phil and others who replied. KX3 if you want to get it on the air 
and go; a K2 if you enjoy the process of near-DIY.

I have a K3 system, and a KX3 system, and just finished my second K2 /100 – one 
in each of the two configurations.  The K3 is the base station and for me the 
best of the bunch.  The KX3 is more sophisticated and more capable than the K2, 
not to mention more flexible and easier for portable use.  But having built two 
K2s and their associated amps and accessories, the process of building them was 
worth the cost all by itself.  And they are very good radios indeed.

Ted, KN1CBR



On 12/2/16, 8:31 AM, "Elecraft on behalf of elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net" 
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wanted k2/ is the kx3 is better in what way ?

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Re: [Elecraft] wanted k2/ is the kx3 is better in what way ?

[Phil Wheeler]

Elan,

In my opinion, the KX3 is the better QRP 
transceiver of the two. The K2 is a fine radio, 
but the best part of it was building it myself.


The KX3 has more advanced technology (a 10+ year 
newer design) and will now deliver 15 Watts on 
transmit. It also covers 6 meters and has all-band 
receive (K2 is ham band only). It also supports 
the PX3 panadapter.


Because my K2 has the KPA100/KAT100 combo, it's 
also my second higher power radio now (with the K3 
in my primary operating location).


And then there is the KX2 .. my most-used QRP 
radio now :-)


73, Phil W7OX

On 12/1/16 1:09 AM, E.P wrote:

hi sorry about this i am new to elecraft but new to ham radio over 40years 
after nice e-mail from  Vicenç  from Spain he correct me  so i am after i am 
after k2 with high serial number 3k or over with all option [not need to have 
the 100w amp ] have to be built by one of the Elecraft builder recommendation 
please and in nice good condition in and out i can paypal thank you kind vy 73 
elan g0uut
p.s is any one can tell me if the k2 have TCXO ?is the kx3 is better from the 
K2 ?in what way ? i may in the end order kx3 thank you elan g0uut


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Re: [Elecraft] wanted k2/ is the kx3 is better in what way ?

[Phil Wheeler]

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Re: [Elecraft] wanted k2/ is the kx3 is better in what way ?

[Jean-François Ménard]

Hi,

I can also add to Don post, if you wish to have a kit building experience the 
K2 is the way to go. But if you are looking for a ready to operate transceiver, 
the KX3 coud be a better alternative.

A transceiver is more like a pair of running shoes it is a very personal 
choice. :-)

73 de Jeff | VA2SS 
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Re: [Elecraft] wanted k2/ is the kx3 is better in what way ?

[Don Wilhelm]

Elan,

The K2 uses a VCO locked to a PLL - not a TCXO.

The K2 is an analog transceiver, the KX3 is an SDR.
The K2 covers 80 through 10 meters with 60 meters and 160 meters 
optional.  The KX3 covers 160 thru 6 meters.
The basic K2 is CW only, SSB is an option.  The KX3 is all mode - CW, 
SSB, AM, FM.  The KX3 has a DATA mode with 4 sub-modes.
The K2 frequency display is only for one VFO (yes there is both VFO A 
and VFO B but only one is displayed).  The KX3 displays both VFO 
frequencies.


Which one is "better" is up to the user.  Many like the analog 
transceiver and others like the enhanced features available with the KX3.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/1/2016 4:09 AM, E.P wrote:


p.s is any one can tell me if the k2 have TCXO ?is the kx3 is better from the 
K2 ?in what way ? i may in the end order kx3 thank you elan g0uut

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[Elecraft] wanted k2/ is the kx3 is better in what way ?

[E.P]

hi sorry about this i am new to elecraft but new to ham radio over 40years 
after nice e-mail from  Vicenç  from Spain he correct me  so i am after i am 
after k2 with high serial number 3k or over with all option [not need to have 
the 100w amp ] have to be built by one of the Elecraft builder recommendation 
please and in nice good condition in and out i can paypal thank you kind vy 73 
elan g0uut
p.s is any one can tell me if the k2 have TCXO ?is the kx3 is better from the 
K2 ?in what way ? i may in the end order kx3 thank you elan g0uut
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