I have both a K3 and a KX3 and have used a K2. The principle
reason I would consider buying a K2 is for the joy of assembling
the kit.
When I compare the KX3 and the K3, I think of the KX3 as being
about 90% of the K3, but many options are standard on the KX3
but extra cost on the K3. (Note that the K3S is the same as the
K3 in these examples.) Examples include:
The digital voice recorder -- standard on the KX3. Separate
board for the K3. Two memories on the KX3 and 4 on the K3.
Dual Watch on the KX3 is a good example of the 90%. The same
functionality is available on the K3 with the subreceiver. The
difference between the two receive frequencies is limited on the
KX3 while the K3 subreceiver is a separate receiver and can
receive on different bands. Also, the dual watch needs to have
wide enough bandwidth to cover both frequencies which can raise
the received noise level.
General coverage: Standard on KX3, needs additional filter board
on K3.
High stability local oscillator: Optional board for K3.
Calibration procedure for KX3. (I suspect the K3's solution is
more stable.)
100W amplifer: Internal on K3. A separate unit on the KX3.
The KX3 is a heck of a good value, and portable too.
73 Bill AE6JV
On 12/12/15 at 1:09 PM, zl1...@gillen.co.nz (Scott Gillen
ZL1CHM) wrote:
Can anyone compare the receivers in the KX3 versus K3 versus
K2? Is there a significant difference? I am considering the KX3.
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