Thanks for the comments I got and answers to my question (below). I will probably go with the K144XV plus reference lock board but will wait until it is warmer weather to get my 2-meter antenna up.
73, phil, K7PEH > On Dec 13, 2017, at 5:50 PM, Phil Hystad <phys...@mac.com> wrote: > > I would like to have a “weak” signal, SSB/CW, capability on 2 meters. I have > three ways of achieving that for my K3: > > 1. The K3 (K3S) K144XV built-in 2-meter option module at $469.90 (price > includes the K144RFLK reference lock board). > > 2. The external XV144 transverter at $479.95. > > 3. A third-party, non-Elecraft solution which I have not really considered. > > First, clarification, I understand that the XV144 works with the K3 and I > also understand that it is older technology compared to the K144XV but I have > no idea if this matters. The advantage I see of the XV144 transverter is > that it provides higher output at 20 to 25 watts. > > What are the pro/con of these two different (items 1 and 2) ways of getting > 2-meter capability. Note: I have no interest in FM. > > Thanks, > 73, phil, K7PEH > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 phys...@mac.com ______________________________________________________________ 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
