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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > 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:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
