Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] Current MARS Radio

2017-04-28 Thread Dave Cole
I must second that as well. In SHARES we also use frequencies far removed from the Ham Bands... Always works for me. 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z http://www.nk7z.net On 04/28/2017 12:33 PM, DaleJ wrote: "Unfortunately the K3 is not highly recommended for MARS use as it does not have full power

[Elecraft] Elecraft] Current MARS Radio

2017-04-28 Thread DaleJ
"Unfortunately the K3 is not highly recommended for MARS use as it does not have full power output from 2 to 30 Mhz.” The K3/K3s does have complete coverage in transmit full power output except for a small portion around the IF frequency. You would need the KBPF board for general coverage

[Elecraft] Current MARS Radio

2017-04-27 Thread Darryl J Kelly
Current MARS radio is contingency support for the government especially emergency communications in a very bad day, such as massive power grid loss. Phone patch usage is minimal. Unfortunately the K3 is not highly recommended for MARS use as it does not have full power output from 2 to 30 Mhz. Low