Hi Dave,
> I think it is intriguing that Elecraft chose to make it's new rig a > "downsized" version of the KX3. I can certainly see how this has stimulated > a lot of interest. What I'm trying to figure out is whether or not it does > anything better than the KX3, or is it just a smaller, and less capable, > radio. At this point, I'm inclined to think the latter. The KX2, given its size/weight, can go places no other 9-band/mutli-mode HF transceiver can go. This makes it "more capable" in a sense. It has fewer controls, but they're the ones you generally need for ultra portable operation. It has a number of features that make it ideal for HT-style (or horizontally deployed/hand-held) operation: - built-in mic - battery shifted to the left (bottom, when hand-held) - heat sink on the right (top, when hand-held) - XMIT switch easily accessible for use as PTT - attached paddle length reduced, easily accessible during HT use - amp-hours metering for better tracking battery life - quick-disconnet jack for trailing counterpoise wire > I can only guess at the decreased capability of the optional ATU. The one > for the KX2 may still be sufficient for most needs, but I just hate to see > less capability. See previous post. There is one less L and C, and those were primarily for better coverage of 160 meters. > I was disappointed to see that the PX3 would not mate with the KX2.... that > capability is more appropriate for a larger rig ... just not enough room in > that smaller package ... maybe it was to just hold the cost down??? All of the above. The feature set was carefully targeted to keep the cost lower, making it a good first HF rig for new operators. > > So, how do you describe the difference in ten words or less? See previous email :) 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
