Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3A

2010-09-15 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Yes - discontinued the KXV3 I believe. KXV3A does it all and supports the K144XV. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108 -- If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties. -Francis Bacon, essayist, philosopher, and

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3A

2010-09-15 Thread Dick Dievendorff
, September 15, 2010 12:24 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3A To All, I am confused -- the Elecraft order page does not show just the KXV3 any more - just the KXV3A and it says that that card is used for the K144XV. Does the I the KXV3A still generate a wideband 8.215 MHz

[Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3A

2010-09-15 Thread Paul Maruna
To All, I am confused -- the Elecraft order page does not show just the KXV3 any more - just the KXV3A and it says that that card is used for the K144XV. Does the I the KXV3A still generate a wideband 8.215 MHz IF output suitable for the Panadapter ? Please advise. Thank you, Paul Maruna (73

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-22 Thread Graham Kimbell (G3TCT)
From: "Mark Bayern" > > 70MHz? How much of the world has a 4 meter (metre?) allocation? At the latest count some 19 DXCCs have access to 4m, with quite a few more equipped for crossband, and pushing their administrations for an allocation. See http://www.70mhz.org/bands.htm And over here it's me

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-21 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
That`s the second hint Lyle has dropped. I'm not going to hold my breath, since I don't look good with a blue face, but 73, doug From: Niel Skousen Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 07:12:46 -0700 ModuleS ... Sweet ! Ok- I'm in line for the K432XV too! Wonder if 'somebody' is already

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-21 Thread Mark Bayern
>Then VLF, then 70Mhz ... 70MHz? How much of the world has a 4 meter (metre?) allocation? > Wonder if 'somebody' is already looking at satellite operating > features... W2CVZ was asking about satellite ops when the K3 was first announced and the answers ended up in the faqs. Looks like we're get

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-21 Thread Niel Skousen
ModuleS ... Sweet ! Ok- I'm in line for the K432XV too! Wonder if 'somebody' is already looking at satellite operating features... Then VLF, then 70Mhz ... I wonder how many modules will fit? (amazing what you can see in a single 's' ) Niel WA7SSA Sent from my iPhone On May 21, 2009, at 6:

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-21 Thread Lyle Johnson
> ...Would it be possible, > instead of returning the KXV3, to modify it to provide the IF access for the > internal transverter? It is impractical. The KXV3 consists of two PCBs, and the main PCB has been altered to include a number of new parts to support the new features required for interna

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-21 Thread Julian, G4ILO
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: > > Ah - ok, so we order, you send KXV3a and an envelope and we return > KXV3 - at your cost (which was the info I was looking for :-) > Thank you, a considerate Elecraft, as always. > 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 > > He didn't say they would pay for the postage, only

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-19 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Ah - ok, so we order, you send KXV3a and an envelope and we return KXV3 - at your cost (which was the info I was looking for :-) Thank you, a considerate Elecraft, as always. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon t

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-19 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Slowest and cheapest method possible. We'll probably supply a pre-addressed padded envelope for return. 73, Eric WA6HHQ _..._ David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: > How will that be achieved for those of us outside the US - what kind > of shipment?

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-19 Thread Julius Fazekas n2wn
Thanks for all the replies and the price point for the new KXV3a. 73, Julius Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: > > What is the difference between the current KXV3 and the new KXV3a? > > Thanks, > Julius > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Ten

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-18 Thread wayne burdick
$109.95. Wayne N6KR On May 18, 2009, at 3:21 PM, Joe Planisky wrote: > Heh. Smart. OK, would it be safe to assume the price of the new KXV3A > (without a trade-in) will be in the neighborhood of $139? - www.elecraft.com __ Elec

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-18 Thread Joe Planisky
Heh. Smart. OK, would it be safe to assume the price of the new KXV3A (without a trade-in) will be in the neighborhood of $139? 73 -- Joe KB8AP On May 18, 2009, at 2:22 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Wayne is incorrect here - we will be requiring the return of the old > KXV3 PC

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-18 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
How will that be achieved for those of us outside the US - what kind of shipment? -- It is of interest to note that while some dolphins are reported to have learned English -- up to fifty words used in correct context -- no human being has been reported to have learned dolphinese. -Carl Sagan, a

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-18 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Wayne is incorrect here - we will be requiring the return of the old KXV3 PC boards with the upgrade. 73, Eric WA6HHQ wayne burdick wrote: > Your choice. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > On May 18, 2009, at 1:14 PM, Joe Planisky wrote: > > >> Does the $40 "upgrade" for people who already have th

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-18 Thread Lyle Johnson
> Does the $40 "upgrade" for people who already have the old KXV3 require > them to return the old KXV3, or will they be able to keep it for use in > another K3, sell it, or whatever? Too soon to tell... I expect the upgrade will not include the hardware, cover plate, etc, just the two-board a

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-18 Thread wayne burdick
Your choice. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 18, 2009, at 1:14 PM, Joe Planisky wrote: > Does the $40 "upgrade" for people who already have the old KXV3 > require them to return the old KXV3, or will they be able to keep it > for use in another K3, sell it, or whatever? --- http://www.elecraft.com

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-18 Thread Joe Planisky
Does the $40 "upgrade" for people who already have the old KXV3 require them to return the old KXV3, or will they be able to keep it for use in another K3, sell it, or whatever? 73 -- Joe KB8AP On May 18, 2009, at 12:40 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote: >> What is the difference between the current KX

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-18 Thread Lyle Johnson
Brett Howard wrote: > So if we already bought the KXV3 and we want to add 2 meters we have to > buy it again? There is a very low replacement price for those who already have a KXV3. It is $39.95 if my memory serves me correctly from what was posted in the booth at Dayton. FWIW, I just bo

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-18 Thread Julius Fazekas n2wn
The reason I ask Lyle, is I just purchased a new KXV3, which I assume will not be usable with the K144XV... I would have held off until the new board came out, had I known. Ahhh, timing is everything. Thanks for the reply! Cheers, Julius Lyle Johnson wrote: > >> What is the difference between

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-18 Thread Brett Howard
So if we already bought the KXV3 and we want to add 2 meters we have to buy it again? On Mon, 2009-05-18 at 12:40 -0700, Lyle Johnson wrote: > > What is the difference between the current KXV3 and the new KXV3a? > > The "A" supports the just-announced K144XV 2 meter module. No functions > or fe

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-18 Thread Lyle Johnson
> What is the difference between the current KXV3 and the new KXV3a? The "A" supports the just-announced K144XV 2 meter module. No functions or features are lost with the "A"; it is a superset of the current module. 73, Lyle KK7P __

[Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-18 Thread Julius Fazekas n2wn
What is the difference between the current KXV3 and the new KXV3a? Thanks, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this me