SV: [Elecraft] Re: K3 question re dual receive
I wrote a week ago or so; I plan to use my K3 primarily for low band dxing, so RX antenna switching will be crucial. Actually I am a little confused as to how RX signals are routed. The reason I ordered the KRX3 option was to get RX antenna functionality. Basically I want to be able to have my TX and RX antenna separated and have the choice to listen to one or the other or both simultaneously. Should I cancel the KRX3? I realize there was an error in my text, I am not questioning my order of the second RX but I what I wonder is if the KXV3 transverter interface will bring anything to the table when it comes to the second RX. I have not ordered the tuner as I don't see any point to tuned on the radio end of the coax... My question is, how do I get the functionality I need as described above. 73 de Björn /SM0MDG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: SV: [Elecraft] Re: K3 question re dual receive
This is what Wayne posted on Aug 9th. 73, Ken K3IU On Aug 9, 2007, at 3:13 AM, Bill Tippett wrote: / // // N6KR: // The KRX3 subreceiver can either share the main receiver's RF path or // get its signal from the unused KAT3 ATU antenna jack. // // Can't we use the RX antenna port on the $79 KXV3? / Hi Bill, If there's no KAT3 installed, you still have a few options. Normally, the sub will share the RF path of the main receiver, and that includes the RX ANT. I.e., if the main RX is running from the RX antenna jack, then the sub will, too, if it's sharing RF. You can switch the KRX3 to its auxiliary input, but if you don't have a KAT3, the question is what to connect it to. The present KXV3 doesn't have provisions for routing RX ANT only to the sub. But there are three other sources you could use for the KRX3's aux input: (1) the SO239 at ANT2 (normally supplied only with the KAT3, but you could order one and install it just for the sub); (2) a BNC jack, below ANT2 (labeled AUX RF and not normally supplied, but we could provide one on request); (3) the BNC jack on the KXV3 normally targeted as the buffered I.F. output (but you'd lose I.F. out capability). Also, if there's enough demand for an antenna-switch-only version of the KAT3, we could offer one in the future. You'd then be able to connect the KRX3 to the unused antenna jack, as with the KAT3. 73, Wayne ~ N6KR Björn Mohr wrote: I wrote a week ago or so; I plan to use my K3 primarily for low band dxing, so RX antenna switching will be crucial. Actually I am a little confused as to how RX signals are routed. The reason I ordered the KRX3 option was to get RX antenna functionality. Basically I want to be able to have my TX and RX antenna separated and have the choice to listen to one or the other or both simultaneously. Should I cancel the KRX3? I realize there was an error in my text, I am not questioning my order of the second RX but I what I wonder is if the KXV3 transverter interface will bring anything to the table when it comes to the second RX. I have not ordered the tuner as I don't see any point to tuned on the radio end of the coax... My question is, how do I get the functionality I need as described above. 73 de Björn /SM0MDG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
SV: [Elecraft] Re: K3 question re dual receive
Also, if there's enough demand for an antenna-switch-only version of the KAT3, we could offer one in the future. You'd then be able to connect the KRX3 to the unused antenna jack, as with the KAT3. 73, Wayne N6KR Put me on the demand list! Me too! I plan to use my K3 primarily for low band dxing, so RX antenna switching will be crucial. Actually I am a little confused as to how RX signals are routed. The reason I ordered the KRX3 option was to get RX antenna functionality. Basically I want to be able to have my TX and RX antenna separated and have the choice to listen to one or the other or both simultaneously. Should I cancel the KRX3? 73 de Björn /SM0MDG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: SV: [Elecraft] Re: K3 question re dual receive
I have the same desires. David G3UNA From: Björn Mohr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/08/10 Fri AM 09:24:33 BST To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: SV: [Elecraft] Re: K3 question re dual receive Also, if there's enough demand for an antenna-switch-only version of the KAT3, we could offer one in the future. You'd then be able to connect the KRX3 to the unused antenna jack, as with the KAT3. 73, Wayne N6KR Put me on the demand list! Me too! I plan to use my K3 primarily for low band dxing, so RX antenna switching will be crucial. Actually I am a little confused as to how RX signals are routed. The reason I ordered the KRX3 option was to get RX antenna functionality. Basically I want to be able to have my TX and RX antenna separated and have the choice to listen to one or the other or both simultaneously. Should I cancel the KRX3? 73 de Björn /SM0MDG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: SV: [Elecraft] Re: K3 question re dual receive
I hope Elecraft eventually looks into diversity receive. With 2 receivers in the same box, and all the computer stuff, I would think it would be possible to do some sort of diversity reception, its real handy for swl and AM work, and can help a lot on there modes also. I could hook up the home brew G5RV and the vertical, often one is working much better than the other at any given moment I would think diversity would put the K3 well beyond what any other radio could hope for in RX performance. Brett N2DTS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: SV: [Elecraft] Re: K3 question re dual receive
I hope Elecraft eventually looks into diversity receive. This capability is in the initial release, using the KRX3 and KAT3. The KAT3 provides a second SO239 antenna connector and then the ANT button on the front panel allow the operator to select ANT1 or ANT2. The KRX3 can be configured in one of two states. The first state uses the same receive antenna as chosen by the main receiver, i.e., ANT1, ANT2 or RX ANT (if there is a KXV3 installed). The second KRX3 state uses the UNUSED SO239, so if the main RX is set on ANT1, then the KRX3 would use ANT2. This is the basic diversity reception setup with the K3. With a KXV3, you can also do diversity reception with the main receiver using the RX ANT antenna and the KRX3 using the other SO239 ANTn connector that the TX is not using. This allows you to have two receiving antennas for diversity reception and yet a third antenna for transmitting. 73, Ed - W0YK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
