I chose the internal for several reasons the first was to cut down on desk top clutter even with less power output nice package. I have a 350w brick and for digital modes and a little SSB it makes more than enough power with my M2 34' boom 2m yagi that takes care of the heavy lifting for a little pistol. The key also is to use a very good mast mounted preamp.
With the internal module it also gives you direct frequency readout very easy, it will do the same with a external also but a little extra setup. All in all a very nice package bundled all in the radio. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron W3ZV Sent: Friday, December 14, 2012 11:56 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] K144XV vs XV144 I am looking to add 2m to my K3. I need to decide whether to get the internal transverter or the external. The way I would purchase them, cost is almost equal. Crystal oven on the external, K144RFLK and KXV3 upgrade on the internal. Neither will drive my current brick amp to full output so, thats a wash as well. Building the XV144 is a plus. So I guess it comes down to receive performance and transmit stability. If anyone has made this choice, what made you choose one or the other? Ron, W3ZV ______________________________________________________________ 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
