> ...I am surprised that > the K3 would not be able to do dual in band receive or dual watch as some > would call it.
Early in the design process of the K3 we explored various methods by which we could obtain dual receive capability. Such capability was a basic design requirement. Putting in a default "dual watch" system means an additional mixer and synthesizer while providing limited flexibility. A lower-performance second receiver would not stand up to the severe operating conditions in which we wanted the K3 to excel. Either approach would add significant cost to the basic radio, requiring people who did not want such features to pay for them while denying a high-performance second receiver option to those who might want one. In the end, we concluded the best approach was an independent, high-performance second receiver. The KRX3 is the result. It provides the same performance as the main receiver. It enables diversity reception. Users of the K3's diversity mode quickly realize its benefits when chasing weak signals. And the price is shockingly low! Disclaimer: I am *not* a disinterested person in this :-) 73, Lyle KK7P ______________________________________________________________ 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
