KX3 STANDARD FEATURES |
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160-6 meter ham bands; general coverage from 0.5-30 MHz
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All modes: SSB, CW, Data (four sub-modes), AM, FM
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Ultra-compact size: 3.4"H x 7.4"W x 1.7"D; 18 oz. (less options)
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Rear tilt feet fold up for transport
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Custom high-contrast LCD with alphanumeric text display
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Internal 8 - AA battery holder
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Current drain as low as 150 mA in receive mode
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High-performance 32-bit floating-point DSP
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Built-in PSK/TTY decode/encode allows data mode operation without a PC; transmit in data modes using CW keyer paddle
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Low-noise synthesizer with 1-Hz tuning resolution
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Firmware updateable via provided application software
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RECEIVER |
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Quadrature down-sampling mixer compatible with PC-based SDR (software defined radio) applications
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Receiver I/Q outputs for use with PC soundcard
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Dual roofing filter option for enhanced dynamic range. (500/1500 Hz analog filters; effective IF b/w of 1000/3000 Hz)
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Switchable preamp and attenuator
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8-band receive audio equalizer
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Dual watch over +/- 15 kHz range; uses applicable roofing filter
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Easy-to-use PassBand Tuning (PBT) for shift/width/hicut/locut;roofing filters automatically track DSP filter settings
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Automatic and manual notch filtering; adjustable noise reduction and noise blanking; binaural audio effects for enhanced receive
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Center-tuning indicator for CW and data modes
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Built-in speaker; stereo jack for headphones/external speakers
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TRANSMITTER |
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Adjustable output, 0.1 to 10 W (8 W 12, 10 & 6 M)
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(100 W with KXPA100 amp)
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Rugged, SWR and temperature-protected final amplifier stage
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Optional MH3 microphone with PTT and UP/DOWN functions
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Optional attached keyer paddle with spacing adjustment
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Switchable PA output impedance for efficient 5-W or 10-W use
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Fast, silent, PIN-diode T-R switching - no relays
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DSP RF speech processing for excellent 'punch'
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8 band equalizer tailors passband to your voice and microphone
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OTHER FEATURES |
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Built in digital voice recorder (DVR) with two message buffers
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Internal CW keyer with 8-50 WPM range
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Six CW/DATA message memories
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100 general-purpose memories store VFOs, modes, etc.
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Computer control via supplied USB cable or optional RS-232 cables
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Full remote-control command set works with most amateur radiosoftware applications (emulates Elecraft K3)
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One-click firmware upgrades via the web (with free PC software)
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Optional mobile bracket compatible with RAM-mounts
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Tutorial-style manual ideal for new hams
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OPTIONS and ACCESSORIES |
KXFL3 Roofing Dual Bandwidth Filter for SSB/CW/DATA
KXAT3 Internal, Wide-Range 20-W Automatic Antenna Tuner
KXBC3 NiMH Charger
(8 - AA NiMH batteries not supplied with KX3; non-rechargeables can also be used in KX3 internal battery holder)
KX3-2M Internal 2-Meter Module (coming soon)
KXMM3 Mobile Mount Bracket (coming soon, see below); for use with an appropriate RAM-mount - or equivalent (not shown)
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MH3 Hand Microphone with UP/DN Controls
KXPD3 Attached Precision Keyer Paddle
KXPA100 High-Performance 160-6 meter, External 100-W Amplifier
(coming soon, see below); also usable with most 5 to 10 W transceivers
KXAT100 Wide-Range 100-W ATU with Dual Antenna Jacks (coming soon)
(attaches to KXPA100 module)
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