Elecraft KX3 Pictures and Spec Sheet - From Dayton Hamvention 2011

[Moleculo]

Here are a few pictures of the new Elecraft KX3 ultra portable 160-6m transceiver courtesy of Jeff Davis KE9V from Dayton.

Also, here is a more detailed description of the major features of this rig:

http://www.worldwidedx.com/hf-bands...w-kx3-mobile-portable-high-frequency-rig.html

Enjoy!

Note the built in paddle on the bottom of the radio and the telescoping whip antenna on the table beneath the rig:

You can get a feel for the overall dimensions of the rig based on the partial hand shot on the paddle:

100 watt brick amplifier drawing:

Spec sheets are a little difficult to read, but most of the information can be made out:

 

[Happy_Hamer]

Looks like a 706 almost

 

[AudioShockwav]

Outboard Amp has is own ( optional ) ATU, Nice!!
And love the handle!! Field day, portable, mobile......

73
Jeff

 

[N0NB]

There is a video about 10 minutes in length accessible from QRP ARCI (actually on YouTube). As for the fixed display (mentioned in the other thread) the entire unit has retractable legs so it will sit at an angle on a picnic table and such. Wayne demonstrates the legs. Also a mobile bracket is in the works that will mate to various RAM Mount accessories.

 

[Happy_Hamer]

http://www.elecraftkx3.com

 

[N3YJ]

I will be selling my SG-2020 for one as soon as they come out.!!!!!

 

[Happy_Hamer]

HAHAHAHA, what version of the 2020? ADSP² ? How much you asking?

 

[Happy_Hamer]

I wonder if it has a USB port? In the video it talks about PSK with or without a computer. Does that mean it can only decode or can you attach a keyboard?

 

[NorthStar]

Looks Awesome !

 

[Radio1]

KX3 Questions

After looking over all the prerelease material and pictures,I am very impressed but I still have two questions that maybe someone who went to Dayton can answer. Does the receiver have general coverage in addition to HF ham bands? Will will be a solder kit, no solder kit, or sold assembled? 73 Mike KF6KXG

 

[Happy_Hamer]

Good question, I would want Continuous RX: 500kHz to 60MHz

After looking over all the prerelease material and pictures,I am very impressed but I still have two questions that maybe someone who went to Dayton can answer. Does the receiver have general coverage in addition to HF ham bands? Will will be a solder kit, no solder kit, or sold assembled? 73 Mike KF6KXG

 

[Happy_Hamer]

Well Close enough I guess

general coverage from 1.6-30 MHz

(optional broadcast-band filter module covers 0.5-1.6 kHz)

And REALLY?!?!?!?

Accessory/RS232 port for computer control using supplied cable

RS232 Port????? !!! New radio deserves new technology! Can you even buy a new computer with an RS232? Sure you can buy an adapter, but why?

Elecraft KX3 Transceiver - Preliminary Information

 

[928bolo]

Sold assembled.

 

[Moleculo]

It will come both assembled and as a kit.

 

[Happy_Hamer]

I sent an email to Elecraft not expecting a reply, I was wrong,

We use a TTL/RS232 interface for the KX3 (like many of our other small products) because USB requires far more parts (which won't fit) and generates a lot of RFI (especially audible on the low bands).

However, we're very likely to be offering two different KX3-to-PC cables: one that goes to RS232, and one that goes straight to USB.

That works for me, one less thing to buy