Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and 630m

2017-11-03 Thread Walter Underwood
KX3 receive sensitivity is intentionally reduced below the 160 meter band to avoid intermod from the PIN diodes. For the LW bands, you need a transverter. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Nov 3, 2017, at 6:21 PM, Joseph Reed wrote: > > Not lik

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and 630m

2017-11-03 Thread Joseph Reed
Not likely John, I live at 68th and Bluemound and even WTMJ is sketchy on my KX3. The only way would be with a downconverter. Joe N9JR > On Nov 3, 2017, at 11:35 AM, John Seboldt K0JD wrote: > > My initial listening around 472 kHz with the KX3 shows only broadcast station > images from high

[Elecraft] KX3 and 630m

2017-11-03 Thread John Harper
The KX3 (and the KX2) can transmit on 630m with the aid of an inexpensive transverter kit that converts a half-watt 80m input to a 22-watt 630m output. Receiving is another story. https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2017/10/first-transmissions-on-630-meters-at.html John AE5X ___

[Elecraft] KX3 and 630m

2017-11-03 Thread John Seboldt K0JD
My initial listening around 472 kHz with the KX3 shows only broadcast station images from higher up. I do have the tuner option, which I know the manual says enhances reception in the broadcast band. I'm trying various baluns and will build a tuner that goes down that low if necessary. Also, i