Monthly Archives: May 2012

KX3 in the CW CQ WPX Contest

Many things test the metal of receiver.  The ability of a receiver to survive a busy contest is certainly a key test. I had the opportunity to use my KX3 in the CW CQ WPX Contest this weekend.  20 and … Continue reading

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Rocking the QRP World

So after a busy weekend I had 4 hours to mess with the KX3.  It is simply amazing.  Of course this is still very early in the product release cycle and parts of the firmware have yet to be completed, … Continue reading

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QRP Nirvana – the KX3 has landed!

After finishing work today, I was surprised to see a FedEx package from Elecraft — My KX3 had arrived.  I spent an hour getting used to things, checking out the sensitivity and filtering, determining the current consumption,  and figuring out … Continue reading

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One of the many reasons I admire Elecraft

So how many CEOs do you know that send out an email like this one: Hi Bob,I see that your KX3 should be arriving at any time. I’m keeping close tabs on these early production units. Feel free to email … Continue reading

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