I'm using external transverters for 2M, 70cm and 23cm, those being
DownEast Microwave, driving a IPA to the PA. Yes, I think working EME
is considered as weak signal work. Plus I use a mast mounted preamps
with separate TX and RX lines. Makes for switching and sequencing to be
less complex.
73
Bob, K4TAX
K3S s/n 10,163
On 9/16/2015 6:52 PM, Jim Lowman wrote:
That could be, Bob.
I should have phrased my question more specifically.
My intended use for such a transceiver would be weak-signal work.
I had the 2m option for the K3 but, with its low power output, I sold
it and bought a Kenwood TS-2000X to be dedicated to VHF/UHF operation.
However, this type of operation demands high power (at least 100w) and
an antenna with high gain, so I would have to buy an external
amplifier at any rate.
Thus, I might re-think the 2m option from Elecraft.
It's a bonus that The K3(S) can handle up to nine transverters.
At a convention way back in 2001, I became interested in working the
satellites and bought a Yaesu FT-847.
The interest waned eventually, so I sold the 847 toward the purchase
of the TS-2000X.
And no, I don't plan to use the TS-2000X on HF; not when I have a K3
and a K3S.
73 de Jim - AD6CW
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