Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable"

Curious what you use for an antenna at hotel rooms? Many hotel rooms have windows that don't even open. On Fri, Mar 2, 2018 at 10:10 AM, Irma & Linas(LY2H) wrote: > I have both the FT- 817nd ( since ten years) and the KX-2 ( since about > two years). > The '817 used to

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable"

Hello, one thing which was not mentioned here: As far as my memory serves me well: The FT-817 was not usable with QSK operation and the relais made noise like an old sewing machine. 73 de Hajo Gruss Hajo --- Cela est bien dit, mais il faut cultiver notre jardin.

[Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable"

I have both the FT- 817nd ( since ten years) and the KX-2 ( since about two years). The '817 used to be an unbeatable champion in the QRP rigs class for many years due to its versatility, all-band (160m -70cm) all mode features. It travelled with me all accross Europe and did a great job in

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable" (?)

But Al, it’s not a bad thing to want Wayne to do an Elecraft quality V/U capable KX2 or 3, its a compliment! Many of us that do linear portable satellite work lug a pair of 817s around that do a commendable job for 15 year old tech, but would be much better and lighter to have a couple KX2s

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable" (?)

Don, you made my day. You described the downside of driving a motorized calculator. 73 de Hajo dl1sdz Gruss Hajo --- Cela est bien dit, mais il faut cultiver notre jardin. http://hajos-kontrapunkte.blogspot.de/ On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 10:13 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable" (?)

VHF/UHF SSB rigs are not. Yaesu has the only "ultra portable" radio with 2m and 70cm SSB/CW/AM. I would absolutely love a KX2/KX3 style full-duplex VHF/UHF radio. 73, Paul, N8HM On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 4:09 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > On 3/1/2018 12:34 PM, Al Lorona

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable" (?)

Al, I am with you - I have more buttons and features on my new car than I ever want to learn to use. In addition, it does "funny things" that I do not want and cannot shut off - like when I go out the driveway and open the door (not getting out of the driver seat) to reach out and pick up the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable" (?)

On 3/1/2018 12:34 PM, Al Lorona wrote: Simply having more isn't necessarily better. Agreed for all the reasons you cited, Al. Good VHF/UHF FM rigs are pretty inexpensive, whether in mobile or talkie format. When I lived in "flatland" (Chicago) and traveled occasionally to other cities for

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable" (?)

Poor Wayne. No matter how he positions an Elecraft product, a prevailing response is, "Yeah, but Elecraft doesn't do A or B." As consumers, we have been perfectly conditioned to regard more as better. I mean, if Brand X has 'more' than Brand Y, we automatically declare Brand X the winner.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable" (?)

Wayne if you guys made an all mode UHF VHF full duplex radio for satellite ops, you’d made a lot of people happy and fill an area that folks are having to buy two 817’s to accomplish just my two cents -Kevin (KK4YEL) - The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable" (?)

th.net>; KX3 <k...@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thu, Mar 1, 2018 12:41 pm Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable" (?) Produce a KX4 with 2m, 70cm, and full-duplex capability and you'dconsign the FT-81X line to th

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable" (?)

Produce a KX4 with 2m, 70cm, and full-duplex capability and you'd consign the FT-81X line to the dustbin of history! 73, Paul, N8HM On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 12:31 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > A number of customers considering the KX2 have asked us how it compares to > the newly

[Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable" (?)

A number of customers considering the KX2 have asked us how it compares to the newly announced Yaesu FT-818. The latter is an updated ‘817, with a bit higher power output. In terms of form factor, the ‘818 is essentially unchanged from the ‘817. So it’s worth asking again: just how “ultra