[Elecraft] KX3/P3 - clueless in NJ
Please explain why someone would want to use a P3 with a trail radio, which runs off of batteries? Doesn't dragging a P3 along sort of defeat the idea of ultra-portability for operation from the field? Help me to better understand. Thanks, de Doug KR2Q __ 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/P3 - clueless in NJ
Doug, I think it's more a matter of using them together in the home shack than taking the P3 outdoors. Matthew Pitts N8OHU From: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 3:12 PM Subject: [Elecraft] KX3/P3 - clueless in NJ Please explain why someone would want to use a P3 with a trail radio, which runs off of batteries? Doesn't dragging a P3 along sort of defeat the idea of ultra-portability for operation from the field? Help me to better understand. Thanks, de Doug KR2Q __ 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/P3 - clueless in NJ
I think of the KX3 as a radio that will have multi-use appeal. Yes, it should be a fine TFR, with great performance. It can also be a great camp radio, on the table in the RV or cabin. With the use of the (to come) KXPA100, It can be 100 W at the desk or in the car, and a super QRP rig on the trail or in the kayak. For many, it could be the ideal radio to grow with you. Remember the Foundation license in the UK is limited to 10W max. Get the amp after you upgrade, instead of a whole new rig. I think a product that may have some appeal is a slimmed-down version of the P3 for portable use. Perhaps the same thickness as the KX3. There's a lot of spare room in the current desktop version. In fact, the case was made out of steel to give it some weight so it wouldn't move around on the desk. How about this- a version of the P3 specifically for the KX3- it hinges over the front panel, protecting the knobs while in transport. Flip it up for normal operation, with a full featured panadapter above radio faceplate. I'd buy one. 73, Bruce, N1RX Please explain why someone would want to use a P3 with a trail radio, which runs off of batteries? Doesn't dragging a P3 along sort of defeat the idea of ultra-portability for operation from the field? Help me to better understand. Thanks, de Doug KR2Q __ 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/P3 - clueless in NJ
Matthew, Exactly! As for me it's a matter of (ultra-) flexibility. 73, Heinz HB9BCB -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-P3-clueless-in-NJ-tp7106475p7106513.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3/P3 - clueless in NJ
On 18-Dec-11 20:42, Bruce Beford wrote: How about this- a version of the P3 specifically for the KX3- it hinges over the front panel, protecting the knobs while in transport. Flip it up for normal operation, with a full featured panadapter above radio faceplate. I'd buy one. 73, Bruce, N1RX This might also be useful for the K3 for larger DXpedition use. A small screen and repackaged P3 would be somewhat easier to add to a K3/KPA500 transportable package. All airlines are getting more restrictive in their baggage rules. 73, doug __ 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/P3 - clueless in NJ
On 12/18/2011 12:12 PM, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: Please explain why someone would want to use a P3 with a trail radio, which runs off of batteries? It's not ONLY a trail radio -- it also can be the control head for a 100W mobile rig with the 100W amp (or a bigger one) in the trunk or under the seat, or part of a medium cost desktop rig with the amp under the bench. That's part of the genius of this design! 73, Jim K9YC __ 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
