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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
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 160m 80m 40m 30m (WARC) 20m 17m (WARC) 15m 12m (WARC) 6m 10m
- Frequency stability
- ±5 p.p.m. stock or ±1 p.p.m. with the TCXO option
- Tuning steps
- 0.001 kHz
- Memories
- 144 channels in 1 bank(s)
Receiver
- RX-range
- 10-160 m + WARC / 6 m
- Modulations
- AM FM CW USB LSB FSK AFSK PSK31/63
- 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 superheterodyne
- IF-frequencies
- 1st: 8.215 MHz
2nd: 15 kHz - Image rejection
- ?
- Audio output
- ?
Transmitter
- TX-range
- 0.5-30 / 50-54 MHz (2m option)
- Modulations
- AM FM CW USB LSB FSK AFSK PSK31/63
- RF-output
- 0.1-10 / 0.1-100
Connections
- Antenna
- SO-239
- Impedance
- 50 Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 11-15V DC
- Current drain RX
- 0.9 A
- TX
- 22 A max
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 112 × 282 × 300 mm (4.41 × 11.10 × 11.81 in)
- Weight
- 4.25 kg (9.4 lbs)
- Form factor
- Base Station
- Manufactured
- Between 2007 and 20xx in USA
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- RS-232C
Built-in PSK31/CW/RTTY decoder/encoder
Built-in keyer
DVR option
Sub RX option - Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 2652
- MPN
- ELECRAFT-K000003
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
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Reviews & stories
| Rating | Title | Submitted |
|---|---|---|
| K3 is the LITTLE BIG RADIO. | 13 years ago by W0IW | |
| Elecraft K3 Review | 15 years ago by NE3R |
New and second-hand prices
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- EUR 128.00
- USD 160.00
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