Elecraft KX3

General characteristics

HAM bands

160m  80m  60m  40m  30m (WARC)  20m  17m (WARC)  15m  12m (WARC)  11m (CB)  6m  2m  10m 

Frequency stability

+/- 1 p.p.m. typical over 0-50 °C

Tuning steps

?

Memories

150 channels in 1 bank(s)

Receiver

RX-range

0.310-32 / 44-54 MHz (160-6 m)
144-148 MHz optional (2 m)

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

Filters

Optional roofing filters (KXFL3)

Receiver system

SDR

IF-frequencies

?

Image rejection

≥ 50 dB

Audio output

500 mW

Transmitter

TX-range

0.310-32 / 44-54 MHz (160-6 m)
144-148 MHz optional (2 m)

Modulations

AM   FM   CW   USB   LSB   RTTY   PSK31/63  

RF-output

HF: 12 W, 6m: 10 W, 2m: ?

Connections

Antenna

BNC + SMA

Impedance

50Ω

Other

-

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

Other features

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

-

RigReference ID

5497

MPN

ELECRAFT-KX000003

Manuals, diagrams and brochures

Elecraft KX3 Owner's Manual (preliminary) PDF - Unknown size, submitted by RigReference

 

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• EUR 902

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