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10/11/2013 1:09:28 PM EDT
Hey I know there are some here that are interested, Wayne Burdick mentioned it on the Elecraft list today:  

The second prototype of the KX3's 2-meter module is working quite well. (It's
the size of a credit card, and only about 1/8" thick.) We'll have one radio
outfitted with this module on Saturday at Pacificon.

I've been using mine to work repeaters, and can also easily copy weather-band
stations (~162 MHz). Sensitivity is excellent and power output is in the 4~5 W
range, max.

When using repeaters, I'm taking advantage of the KX3's frequency memories.
First, you set up the frequency, mode, PL tone, and transmit offset direction
for each repeater. Then, if you want to do scanning or manual hopping among a
group of memories, just add an asterisk ('*') and optional label to each memory
in the group.

I'll have further details later.

73,
Wayne
N6KR
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10/11/2013 1:11:15 PM EDT
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Hey I know there are some here that are interested, Wayne Burdick mentioned it on the Elecraft list today:  

The second prototype of the KX3's 2-meter module is working quite well. (It's
the size of a credit card, and only about 1/8" thick.) We'll have one radio
outfitted with this module on Saturday at Pacificon.

I've been using mine to work repeaters, and can also easily copy weather-band
stations (~162 MHz). Sensitivity is excellent and power output is in the 4~5 W
range, max.

When using repeaters, I'm taking advantage of the KX3's frequency memories.
First, you set up the frequency, mode, PL tone, and transmit offset direction
for each repeater. Then, if you want to do scanning or manual hopping among a
group of memories, just add an asterisk ('*') and optional label to each memory
in the group.

I'll have further details later.

73,
Wayne
N6KR
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Sounding better and better already. I am just hoping it will be all mode!

Tnx

10/11/2013 1:22:57 PM EDT
[#2]
I've been waiting forever for that. Was beginning to wonder if it was vaporware.
10/11/2013 2:55:06 PM EDT
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I've been waiting forever for that. Was beginning to wonder if it was vaporware.
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I had heard from people supposedly in the know that they were having trouble with getting it down to the right size. I am glad that they got it squared away.
10/11/2013 3:07:29 PM EDT
[#4]
Awesomely timely!
10/11/2013 5:04:16 PM EDT
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Speaking of frequency memories - They need to add some more.

100 ain't exactly a lot in a single-band VHF FM radio - let alone in a HF/VHF radio that also covers the SW broadcast bands.