Re "It's also just a tad bit irritating that the
info we are seeing, for the most part, is coming
out of Japan!!! I don't quite get that.": Maybe
because it's been tomorrow there for some time? :-)
73, Phil W7OX
On 5/18/16 7:52 PM, w7aqk wrote:
Hi All,
Well, those hoping for a K4 have been foiled
again!!!!
Interesting that Elecraft chose to go with a
reduced sized KX3 as their new offering, but it
does make some sense. There are several new,
smaller QRP rigs coming out these days, and
possibly this may blunt the interest in those to
some extent. It's also just a tad bit
irritating that the info we are seeing, for the
most part, is coming out of Japan!!! I don't
quite get that. Well, we are probably only a few
days away from more info here.
As an owner of a KX3, I won't be moved too
quickly to jump on this new offering. However,
those on the fence up to now may find this to be
a more appealing option. It's not yet clear
what you are giving up--a couple of watts
apparently, and a couple of bands at both ends
of the HF spectrum (160 and 6). I assume the
PX3 will mate with the KX2, but not sure.
Hopefully the ATU option will be as good.
One thing that intrigues me somewhat is that the
KX2, combined with the KPAX100, might be a more
versatile portable/mobile combination than the
KX3 as a substitute. For mobile operating, the
KX3 is a bit clumsy, but the reduced size of the
KX2 might make it work better--not sure.
Anyway, I just continue to be fascinated with
what Elecraft comes up with. They are fun to
watch! I had sort of expected maybe something
with a larger display, and maybe a touch screen,
but not yet! That may be a K4 feature, whenever
that comes about.
Dave W7AQK
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