Hi TR, Eventually we'll have detailed comparison charts for the KX3 vs. other small radios. I wouldn't put the K3 in this chart, because it's an entirely different radio (full-size enclosure and front panel, internal 100 W amp and ATU, high-performance sub receiver, up to 10 roofing filters, complete I/O complement including P3/RX ANT/ transverter connectors, etc.).
Generally speaking, the KX3 best fills the need for an ultra-compact all-band/all-mode radio. The K2 offers similar band/mode coverage in a "full" kit (where you get to solder), but the KX3 is a lot smaller and has an updated user interface as well as I.F. DSP. If you only need CW mode and a few of the most popular bands, the K1 or KX1 would be good choices. Both are full kits. The KX1 is our smallest radio, with TFR (trail-friendly) format and an attached paddle, like the KX3. It also uses a DDS VFO and SSB/AM receive, providing SWL coverage in addition to the ham bands. The K1 is a traditional analog radio, with an LC VFO. It has higher power output and a wider-range ATU option than the KX1. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 22, 2011, at 9:42 AM, wreese wrote: > Wayne, > > If you would be so kind, how does K1 K2 K3 KX1 compare to each other > and the "rig of the day" the '817 which seems so popular at the > moment. > > 73, TR K6GC > K2/100 S/N 838 > _______________ > > At 09:02 AM 10/22/2011 -0700, you wrote: >> DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: >> >> > No, not physical dimensions, but RX specs. >> >> Hi Doug, >> >> The KX3's RX performance numbers are exceptional, but only one unit >> has been through the full test suite. After we've tested several, >> we'll post more details. If the numbers hold, it should easily be in >> the top five on Sherwood's chart with the roofing filter module >> installed, and top ten without. >> >> Since you asked: it's roughly 30-40 dB stronger than the FT817 in >> most >> RX categories. OTOH, the '817 has some nice features, and I have one >> myself that I use as a signal generator and monitor. >> >> 73, >> Wayne >> N6KR ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
