Re: [Elecraft] KX3 IM3 and IM5 measurements

2014-07-14 Thread Ignacy
There are IMD graphs of KX3 at different power and voltage levels in FILES on KX3 group at yahoo. IMD3 levels sharply increase with higher power and lower voltage. The IMD is are important only IMHO if KX3 is used at very high power level on a crowded band. It is irrelevant for QRP operation.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 IM3 and IM5 measurements

2014-07-14 Thread Wayne Burdick
Also, when the KX3 is used to drive a KXPA100, the rig is typically operating at well below maximum power, reducing IMD levels. Wayne N6KR On Jul 14, 2014, at 7:47 AM, Ignacy n...@arrl.net wrote: There are IMD graphs of KX3 at different power and voltage levels in FILES on KX3 group at

[Elecraft] KX3 IM3 and IM5 measurements

2014-07-12 Thread Dr. Werner Furlan
hi all, we made 2 tone measurements of my KX3 and compared it with my FT-817. There was one unexpected result with the KX3, and I would like to ask the group if this is already known or looks like a problem with my KX3. The IM3 peak is lower than the IM5 peak and it is asymmetric. The

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 IM3 and IM5 measurements

2014-07-12 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Werner, we made 2 tone measurements of my KX3... one unexpected result with the KX3...The IM3 peak is lower than the IM5 peak and it is asymmetric. This is not unusual with MOSFET power amplifiers. We've seen such effects with 10- to 100-watt amplifiers made by various manufacturers.