Ultra-portable HF transceiver with built-in paddle and antenna tuner (AT).
Frequency range
- RX-range
- 0.310-32 / 44-54 MHz (160-6 m)
144-148 MHz optional (2 m) - TX-range
- 0.310-32 / 44-54 MHz (160-6 m)
144-148 MHz optional (2 m) - HAM bands
- 160m 80m 60m 40m 30m (WARC) 20m 17m (WARC) 15m 12m (WARC) 11m (CB) 6m 2m 10m
- Stability
- +/- 1 p.p.m. typical over 0-50 °C
- Tuning steps
- ?
- Filters
- Optional roofing filters (KXFL3)
Receiver
- Modulations
- AM FM CW USB LSB RTTY PSK31/63
- Sensitivity
- -138 dBm typ. with 20 dB preamp, 500 Hz bandwidth
-140 dBm typ. on 6 m with 30-dB preamp - Selectivity
- 500 Hz
- Receiver system
- SDR
- IF-frequencies
- ?
- Image rejection
- ≥ 50 dB
- Audio output
- 500 mW
Transmitter
- Modulations
- AM FM CW USB LSB RTTY PSK31/63
- RF-Output
- HF: 12 W, 6m: 10 W, 2m: ?
Connections
- Antenna
- BNC + SMA
- Impedance
- 50Ω
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 8~15 V DC
- Current drain RX
- 150 mA
- TX
- 2 A max
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 188 × 89 × 41 mm (7.40 × 3.50 × 1.61 in)
- Weight
- 680 gr (1.5 lbs) without options
- Form factor
- Portable
- Manufactured
- Between 2012 and 20xx in USA
- MPN
- ELECRAFT-KX000003
Other features
- Memories
- 150 channels in 1 bank(s)
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- Software Defined Radio
Built-in auto-AT
Built-in keyer and paddle
100 W PA option
Dual VFO's
Optional 2 meter module (KX3-2)
8 band RX EQ
Lunable I.F. passband width/shift
Optional roofing filters (KXFL3) - Accessories
- ?
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
- Elecraft KX3 Owner's Manual (preliminary) submitted by RigReference
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Reviews & stories
Grandi prestazioni!
Elecraft KX3, Portable HF/VHF Transceiver
Ha praticamente tutto quell che si può trovare in un apparecchio di fascia elevata: dal doppio VFO ad una serie impressionante di filtri audio, dal decider PSK e RTTY incorporati (puoi trasmettere in CW e lui "traduce in PSK o RTTY) fino al doppio audio, con cui senti, in un auricolare la stazione DX e nell' altro il Pile-Up! Certo, non è economico, ma il paragone va fatto con i "grandi" classici dell' HF. 1.200 Euro, senza scheda audio, senza microfono e senza accordatore, per di più ha solo 10 Watt...ma ne sono entusiasta!
- Overall
- Performance
- Build quality
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- User friendlyness
- Value for money
- Aquired
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Mint condition in 2012
EUR 1200.00
Wonderful Rig
Elecraft KX3, Portable HF/VHF Transceiver
The KX-3 has proven to be an excellent rig for me. I purchased it factory built after reading reviews and the product test on the ARRL website, and it has not let me down so far. So far I've worked sideband, cw, psk31 and rtty with great success. The little rig is tolerant of power supply, running from a cheap RadioShack power supply, battery or solar cell without a hiccup. When I accidentally over voltaged it, it simply turned itself off and suffered no damage. The internal ATU has tuned nearly every strange antenna or wire I've connected to it, usually within 1.3/1 swr. With properly made antenna I have been able to work Europe, Australia, and all 50 United States. 10 watts was enough to earn my WAS award with my horizontal loop in my attic crawlspace, low dipoles thrown into trees, and even a buddypole-style homebrew. It's a great rig that I'm not parting with anytime soon.
- Overall
- Performance
- Build quality
- Features
- User friendlyness
- Value for money
- Aquired
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Mint condition in 2013
USD 1000.00
New and second-hand prices
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- EUR 862.00
- USD 821.00 ~ USD 1044.00
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