[Elecraft] [KX3] 2M module XVTR amp
Chris, Where did you get the idea that the KX3 2M module output 1mw? Wayne has repeatedly stated they expect something between 3 to 5w output. I know nothing about the Flex6700 (does it run with 1mw output?). Most of the RF modules used in radios require something like 20mw (+13 dBm) drive. http://www.rfparts.com/ra13h1317m.html One can make a nice 10-13w amplifier using a mmic driver into a choice of several RF modules. Only RF design would be the LP filter on the high level output. I used a MAV-11 with 50mw output to drive a ($33 from RF Parts) RA13H1317M module to 13w output. These mmic's and RF modules require no tuned circuits so little engineering to their circuitry. Just deliver the proper drive and dc voltages with power leads RF decoupled using bypass caps and regulated dc voltage. Really simple circuitry. 73, Ed - KL7UW - Since we have some time to wait, I was wondering if I could get some advice on any available amps that could be used to boost the 1mW projected output of the KX3's upcoming 2M module to higher power levels. I could use this on my Flex 6700 2M radio as well. Either something to drive a larger amp, so between 1 and 5 watts, or even more. Does anyone have any good recommendations? Chris K6OZY 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com dubus...@gmail.com Kits made by KL7UW __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] 2M module XVTR amp
Oh Really? Thats fantastic! I could have sworn I asked at Dayton and was told it was XVTR level output. Perhaps Wayne or Eric can tell us for sure. It would help planning! I did find this: http://www.downeastmicrowave.com/PDF/2m30PA.PDF On Aug 20, 2013, at 12:11 AM, Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net wrote: Chris, Where did you get the idea that the KX3 2M module output 1mw? Wayne has repeatedly stated they expect something between 3 to 5w output. I know nothing about the Flex6700 (does it run with 1mw output?). Most of the RF modules used in radios require something like 20mw (+13 dBm) drive. http://www.rfparts.com/ra13h1317m.html One can make a nice 10-13w amplifier using a mmic driver into a choice of several RF modules. Only RF design would be the LP filter on the high level output. I used a MAV-11 with 50mw output to drive a ($33 from RF Parts) RA13H1317M module to 13w output. These mmic's and RF modules require no tuned circuits so little engineering to their circuitry. Just deliver the proper drive and dc voltages with power leads RF decoupled using bypass caps and regulated dc voltage. Really simple circuitry. 73, Ed - KL7UW - Since we have some time to wait, I was wondering if I could get some advice on any available amps that could be used to boost the 1mW projected output of the KX3's upcoming 2M module to higher power levels. I could use this on my Flex 6700 2M radio as well. Either something to drive a larger amp, so between 1 and 5 watts, or even more. Does anyone have any good recommendations? Chris K6OZY 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com dubus...@gmail.com Kits made by KL7UW __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] 2M module XVTR amp
There was a post some months ago to gauge interest in a 0dBm output module, but if that eventuates, it will not be until after the ~3W output transverter is released. 73, Matt VK2RQ On 20/08/2013, at 5:49 PM, Chris Johnson o...@ozy.us wrote: Oh Really? Thats fantastic! I could have sworn I asked at Dayton and was told it was XVTR level output. Perhaps Wayne or Eric can tell us for sure. It would help planning! I did find this: http://www.downeastmicrowave.com/PDF/2m30PA.PDF On Aug 20, 2013, at 12:11 AM, Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net wrote: Chris, Where did you get the idea that the KX3 2M module output 1mw? Wayne has repeatedly stated they expect something between 3 to 5w output. I know nothing about the Flex6700 (does it run with 1mw output?). Most of the RF modules used in radios require something like 20mw (+13 dBm) drive. http://www.rfparts.com/ra13h1317m.html One can make a nice 10-13w amplifier using a mmic driver into a choice of several RF modules. Only RF design would be the LP filter on the high level output. I used a MAV-11 with 50mw output to drive a ($33 from RF Parts) RA13H1317M module to 13w output. These mmic's and RF modules require no tuned circuits so little engineering to their circuitry. Just deliver the proper drive and dc voltages with power leads RF decoupled using bypass caps and regulated dc voltage. Really simple circuitry. 73, Ed - KL7UW - Since we have some time to wait, I was wondering if I could get some advice on any available amps that could be used to boost the 1mW projected output of the KX3's upcoming 2M module to higher power levels. I could use this on my Flex 6700 2M radio as well. Either something to drive a larger amp, so between 1 and 5 watts, or even more. Does anyone have any good recommendations? Chris K6OZY 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com dubus...@gmail.com Kits made by KL7UW __ 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 __ 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 __ 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
[Elecraft] [KX3] 2M module XVTR amp
Since we have some time to wait, I was wondering if I could get some advice on any available amps that could be used to boost the 1mW projected output of the KX3's upcoming 2M module to higher power levels. I could use this on my Flex 6700 2M radio as well. Either something to drive a larger amp, so between 1 and 5 watts, or even more. Does anyone have any good recommendations? Chris K6OZY __ 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
