Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 and satellites

Also my congrats! I intend to use my KX3-2M and K3 + 432 transverter* for crossband duplex satellite operation. Typically current satellites uplink on 2m and downlink on 435, so I have added a RFC 2-23 linear amp which can provide output up to 30w on 2m to a 7-element yagi which is way more

[Elecraft] KX-3 and satellites

Just wanted to claim the first use of the KX-3 on satellite, both FO29 and AO7. Worked fine, excellent audio reports. Did need both a receive preamp and a little help on transmit as well. -- Mike Herr WA6ARA DM-15dp Home of The QRP Ranch No trees were killed in the sending of this message,

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 and satellites

Congratulations, Mike. I'd be interested in hearing about your complete equipment lineup. Wayne N6KR On Aug 14, 2014, at 5:09 PM, Mike Herr wa6...@gmail.com wrote: Just wanted to claim the first use of the KX-3 on satellite, both FO29 and AO7. Worked fine, excellent audio reports. Did need

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 and satellites

Had a few questions about the set up I am using with the KX3 and satellite operation. So far I have been on both FO29 and AO7. FO29 is fairly easy bird to get through, AO7 can be difficult. I have not tried SO50 yet. I use the compute to control the az / el rotors but not the doppler shift. I