Elecraft K3

Description: Available as K3/10 and K3/100 (10 or 100 W RF-output).

An internal 2m module, K144XV, is available. Coverage of the K144XV is 144-148MHz and it provides 10W ouput:
With an Elecraft K144XV internal 2 meter module installed, your K3 will make another leap forward in versatility. The K144XV covers the full 144-148 MHz U.S. allocation, so you can do weak-signal CW/SSB work as well as access 2-m repeaters in your area. The receiver has excellent sensitivity and dynamic range. Transmit power output is 10 W continuous in all modes, with diode switching for silent, relay-free T/R.

Price (assembled) K3/100 in 2009: USD 2089.95
Type: Desktop Amateur HF/VHF Transceiver
Frequency range RX: 10-160 m + WARC / 6 m
TX: 0.5-30 / 50-54 MHz (2m option)
Modulations RX: AM / FM / CW / USB / LSB / FSK / AFSK / PSK31
TX: AM / FM / CW / USB / LSB / FSK / AFSK / PSK31
Frequency stability: ±5ppm stock or ±1ppm with the TCXO option
Tuning steps: 0.001 kHz
Sensitivity: SSB/CW: 500 Hz bandwidth: –136 dBm (typical), preamp on
AM: Not specified
FM: Not specified
Selectivity
Filters: 2.7 kHz + variable IF DSP
Options: 200 Hz, 250 Hz, 400 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 1.8 kHz, 2.1 kHz, 2.8 kHz, 6 kHz (AM & ESSB), & 12 kHz for FM
Receiver system: Double conversion
IF-frequencies: 1st: 8.215 MHz
2nd: 15 kHz
Image rejection
Aerial: 50 Ω, SO-239
RF-output: 0.1-10 / 0.1-100
Audio output
Memories: 144 channels in 1 banks
Power requirements: 11-15V DC
Current drain RX: 0.9 A
TX: 22 A max
Manufactured: Between 2007 and 200x in USA
Dimensions (w×h×d): 112 × 282 × 300 mm (4.41 × 11.10 × 11.81 in)
Weight: 4.25 kg (9.4 lbs)
Features: RS-232C
Built-in PSK31/CW/RTTY decoder/encoder
Built-in keyer
DVR option
Sub RX option
Files: -

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Elecraft K3 Review

NE3R	Apr 4th 2009, 19:00	Build quality
Purchased: USD 1.00 (New) in 2008		Features
Time owned: 6 - 12 months		User friendliness
		Value for money

I've had the Elecraft K3 for about 9 months and I've found it to be an excellent radio. I ordered mine in unassembled form and greatly enjoyed putting it together. I ordered the 100 watt version, with one optional filter, 400 hz 8 pole for CW / Digital modes.

It is not the most ergonomic radio on the market, but it is still easy to use.