Hi Doug,
Size ignoring knobs and connectors (i.e., just the chassis):
KX3: 3.45 x 7.45 x 1.7 = 43.7 in^3
FT-817: 7.1 x 5.3 x 1.5 = 56.4 in^3
The FT-817 is 29% larger by volume using this metric.
If we include knobs and connectors, the KX3 is a bit larger:
KX3: 3.45 x 7.85 x 2.45 = 66 in^3
FT-817: 7.7 x 5.3 x 1.5 = 61 in^3
I guess it depends on what you're packing the radio in. If you're
talking about a hard-shell case, you'd need one a little smaller for
the FT-817. If you're stuffing it into a soft pack or rolling it up in
your backpack with clothes, the KX3 wins :)
Weight (less batteries or options):
KX3: 1.49 lbs
FT817: 2.06 lbs
The FT817 is 38% heavier. This, of course, is what matters most if
you're hiking.
Note that the KX3's attached paddle (KXPD3) weighs about 1 oz. I
usually carry 1 oz. of #26 antenna wire and a 1-oz. fishing weight to
get the wire into a tree. Add another 8 oz for batteries and 5 for the
mic, and you're at about 2.5 lbs for the entire station.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Oct 20, 2011, at 2:20 PM, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote:
> Surprised to see Wayne say that the KX3 is "smaller" than the FT817 (I
> own the latter).
>
> So I got out my ruler.
>
> Hmmmm.
>
> Looking at the photos of the KX3 and then reading the stated
> dimensions: 3.4 x 7.4 x 1.7 - I have to wonder if those are the
> dimensions of "the box," but no counting any knobs or jacks on the
> top/back/side?
>
> If those dimensions are "just the box," what are the "overall"
> dimensions, including the knobs, etc. (but not the optional paddle)?
>
> Not that I have my eye on the KX3 or anything....
>
> Thanks!
> de Doug KR2Q
>
> K2 5285
> K3 295
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