2012. Wayne
On Dec 30, 2011, at 11:01 PM, David Elliott wrote: > Hi Wayne, > > The KXPA100 was not available when I got the HL 100 and perhaps not > even a gleam in your eye yet. I am sure it will be up to your usual > standards with many unique design features. When do you think it > will b available? > > 73 de W6BK > > > > On Dec 30, 2011, at 10:02 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > >> Hi David, >> >> We're familiar with this amp. The KXPA100 will have several >> additional features by comparison: 160-meter coverage; better >> transmit 3rd-order IMD (optimized low-pass filters for each band); >> optional built-in 100-W ATU (KXPA100) with two antenna jacks; >> instant auto-bandswitching with any rig via RF sensing; and full >> integration with the KX3. >> >> 73, >> Wayne, >> N6KR >> >> On Dec 30, 2011, at 9:49 PM, David Elliott wrote: >> >>> Here is a really neat 100 watt amp that can be frequency >>> controlled by the FT817. It can be ordered from Japan. >>> >>> http://www.thp.co.jp/english/hl_100bdx_e.html >>> >>> I look forward to my KX3 but don't plan to sell the FT817. As you >>> say, they are different radios for different uses. >>> >>> 73 de W6BK >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Dec 30, 2011, at 9:16 PM, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: >>> >>>> Let me start off by stating that I own a K2, a pair of K3's and a >>>> P3. >>>> >>>> I also own an FT817. >>>> >>>> 1. Yes, the KX3 is "way better" in terms of rx specs and some >>>> options >>>> >>>> 2. The FT817 ain't bad either, especially factoring in price >>>> (well, my >>>> price) >>>> >>>> These are really two very different radios. >>>> >>>> Personally, I like the form factor on the FT817. It is easy to >>>> pack (very >>>> "flat") and I don't worry about hurting it when "in the field." >>>> I am happy >>>> to "throw it around." I would not feel that way about the KX3: >>>> kid gloves >>>> for sure. >>>> >>>> Back in 2003, the price was $569 for FT817, which included a >>>> microphone >>>> with up/down buttons, internal (removable), chargeable battery >>>> pack, a >>>> battery "tray" for AA cells, a rubber duck for 2 meters, a rubber >>>> duck for >>>> 6 meters, a hard bound manual, and carrying strap (over your >>>> shoulder, >>>> hooks onto the radio), a DC power cable (with snap-on ferrite >>>> choke), and >>>> probably some other stuff I have forgotten about...oh yeah.. a >>>> big world >>>> map (LOL). At the time, Yaesu offered a $100 factory rebate (it >>>> was a Xmas >>>> special), so I got the radio and all that other stuff, with free >>>> shipping, >>>> for $469. Not too shabby...it was an easy decision. As I see >>>> it, the KX3 >>>> (built) with those options is well over 1k. So, surprise- >>>> surprise, you pay >>>> more, you get more. >>>> >>>> Also back in 2003, I had the well-respected (at the time) contest >>>> quality >>>> radio, the Kenwood TS940. The 940, purchased new, was quite old >>>> at that >>>> date. The FT817, maybe 5% the size of the 940, blew the doors >>>> off the big >>>> radio in terms of RX dynamics, esp on 40. It was shocking. But >>>> that was 8 >>>> years ago now. >>>> >>>> For me, I rather have to laugh a bit at the OUTSTANDING specs (in >>>> earlier >>>> private emails) for the KX3 RX. Why laugh? Because if you are >>>> using this >>>> radio "in the field," you probably will never have to use most of >>>> what is >>>> available to you...and this was primarily designed as a Trail >>>> Radio, >>>> right? You are just not going to get "that much signal" coming >>>> into your >>>> front end using a simple (low) wire or buddipole, etc. unless you >>>> mean once >>>> per year on Field Day where there are multiple radios set up >>>> right on top >>>> of each other. But hey...if it can be built so well, why not! But >>>> comparing it to the 817, for me, doesn't make a lot of sense, >>>> other than to >>>> indicate that the 817 set some sort of standard for "super tiny >>>> radios." >>>> See mine at https://picasaweb.google.com/dougzzz/FT8172003Dec >>>> >>>> Also, I have won my fair share of contest certificates, using the >>>> FT817, >>>> including on 160 (a very tough band on RX front ends). For what >>>> it is, it >>>> works real well. It's no K3, but it ain't bad...and it sure is >>>> FUN. >>>> >>>> I have not ordered a KX3 yet. This time around, I plan to wait a >>>> year or >>>> so to let things "shake out." But if I do order one, it probably >>>> won't be >>>> to replace the 817, which is a totally different radio. And yes, >>>> my FT817 >>>> does copy the WX station...and a whole lot more. >>>> >>>> OK, before you blast away, please go back to the top and reread >>>> the first >>>> sentence. >>>> >>>> HNY and GL to all those happy KX3 purchasers. I know you'll be >>>> thrilled. >>>> >>>> de Doug KR2Q >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> 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 >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 >> ______________________________________________________________ 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
