ELECRAFT KX3-K
Portable Transceiver 160m - 6m
The Elecraft KX3 uses SDR technology to bring to you a level of performance that is above most base station transceivers regardless of price. Yet it is a light weight portable package that you can take almost anywhere. And as well as now offering an increased power output of 15W on bands from 20m and below, it can also send and receive PSK31 and RTTY. It’s a great package.
You can also expand the KX3 further.
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Internal options include wide-range ATU, battery charger, 2-meter module; built-in speaker
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Advanced DSP provides dual watch, noise reduction, noise blanking, autonotch, stereo audio effects
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Software-defined radio (SDR) architecture plus optional roofing filters for excellent dynamic range
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Operates in data modes (PSK31/RTTY) with or without a PC; includes RX I/Q soundcard output
KX3 STANDARD FEATURES
•160 - 6 meter ham bands; general coverage receive from 1.5 - 32.0 MHz (also covers 0.31 - 1.5 MHz with reduced sensitivity)
•All modes: SSB, CW, Data (four sub-modes), AM, FM
•Ultra-compact size: 3.4"H x 7.4"W x 1.7"D; 18 oz. (less options)
•Rear tilt feet fold up for transport
•Custom high-contrast LCD with alphanumeric text display
•Internal 8 - AA battery holder
•Current drain as low as 150 mA in receive mode
•High-performance 32-bit floating-point DSP
•Built-in PSK/TTY decode/encode allows data mode operation without a PC; transmit in data modes using CW keyer paddle
•Low-noise synthesizer with 1-Hz tuning resolution
•Firmware updateable via provided application software
RECEIVER
•Quadrature down-sampling mixer compatible with PC-based SDR (software defined radio) applications
•Receiver I/Q outputs for use with PC soundcard
•Dual roofing filter option for enhanced dynamic range. (500/1500 Hz analog filters; effective IF b/w of 1000/3000 Hz)
•Switchable preamp and attenuator
•8-band receive audio equalizer
•Dual watch over +/- 15 kHz range; uses applicable roofing filter
•Easy-to-use PassBand Tuning (PBT) for shift/width/hicut/locut; roofing filters automatically track DSP filter settings
•Automatic and manual notch filtering; adjustable noise reduction and noise blanking; binaural audio effects for enhanced receive
•Center-tuning indicator for CW and data modes
•Built-in speaker; stereo jack for headphones/external speakers
TRANSMITTER
•Adjustable output, 0.1 to 10 W (8 W 12, 10 & 6 M)
•(100 W with KXPA100 amp)
•Rugged, SWR and temperature-protected final amplifier stage
•Optional MH3 microphone with PTT and UP/DOWN functions
•Optional attached keyer paddle with spacing adjustment
•Switchable PA output impedance for efficient 5-W or 10-W use
•Fast, silent, PIN-diode T-R switching - no relays
•DSP RF speech processing for excellent 'punch'
•8 band equalizer tailors passband to your voice and microphone
OTHER FEATURES
•Built in digital voice recorder (DVR) with two message buffers
•Internal CW keyer with 8-50 WPM range
•Six CW/DATA message memories
•100 general-purpose memories store VFOs, modes, etc.
•Computer control via supplied USB cable or optional RS-232 cables
•Full remote-control command set works with most amateur radio software applications (emulates Elecraft K3)
•One-click firmware upgrades via the web (with free PC software)
•Tutorial-style manual ideal for new hams
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
MH3 Hand Microphone with UP/DN Controls
KXPD3 Attached Precision Keyer Paddle
KXPA100 High-Performance 160-6 meter, External 100-W Amplifier
also usable with most 5 to 10 W transceivers
KXAT100 Wide-Range 100-W ATU with Dual Antenna Jacks
HEILHAMRADIO.COM
COMPATIBLE HEADSETS & MICROPHONES
FOR ELECRAFT
- K2 : Heil AD-1-K adapter cable
- Heil iC Element Headsets Only
- Current: BM-10 iC, BM-17 iC, Pro Micro iC, Pro7 iC, Pro Set
iC, Pro Set Elite iC - Discontinued: BM-5 iC, Pro Set Plus iC, Traveler (w/ HSTA-K8 cable).
K3 / K3S / K4 : Heil AD-1-K adapter cable - All Heil headsets (except Pro Set Media Pro, HTH)
KX3 / KX2 : Heil AD-1-KX3 adapter cable
All Heil headsets (except Pro Set Media Pro, HTH, Traveller)
- Compatible Microphones
- K2 :
- Heil iC Element Microphones Only
- Current: Handi Mic iC (w/ CC-1-K adapter cable), HMM iC (w/
AD-1-K adapter cable), iCM (w/ HSTA-K8 adapter cable) - Discontinued: Classic iC (w/ CC-1-K adapter cable).
Find radio model below for proper Heil adapter cable and
compatible products.
- K3 / K3S / K4 :
- 4-Pin XLR Microphones: Heil CC-1-K adapter cable
- Current: Gold Elite, Handi Mic iC, Handi Mic Pro, HM-12,
HMM (w/ AD-1-K adapter cable), HMM iC (w/ AD-1-K adapter
cable, iCM (w/ HSTA-K8 adapter cable), HM-10XD - Discontinued: Classic 4/5, Classic iC, GM 4/5, Handi Mic 4/5, HM-104/5, HM-10 Dual
3-Pin XLR Microphones:
- Heil CC-1-XLR-KB adapter cable
- Current: Handi Mic Pro Plus, PR 10, PR 20/UT, PR22/UT, PR
28, PR 30, PR 40, PR 77D, The Fin - Discontinued: Classic Pro/HRRC, Heritage/780
Manufacturer | Elecraft |
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Bands Covered | HF Bands, 6m |
Maximum Output power | 11W to 50W |