ELECRAFT® KX3 Transceiver
• 160-6 meters, SSB/CW/DATA/AM/FM modes
• 10 W PEP (100 W with KXPA100 amp)
• Only 1.5 pounds (0.7 kg)
• Current drain as low as 150 mA
• Internal wide-range antenna tuner (ATU) and battery options; built-in speaker
• Advanced DSP provides dual watch, noise reduction, noise blanking, autonotch, stereo audio effects
• Software-defined radio (SDR) architecture plus roofing filters (KXFL3) for excellent dynamic range
• Operates in data modes (PSK31/RTTY) with or without a PC; includes RX I/Q soundcard outputs
KX3 STANDARD FEATURES
• 160-6 meter ham bands; general coverage from 1.6-30 MHz
(optional broadcast-band filter module covers 0.5-1.6 kHz)
• 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
• 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
• Narrow roofing filter option with four bandwidths (500 Hz, 1500
Hz, 2700 Hz, 3800 Hz) for excellent dynamic range
• Switchable preamp (2 levels) and attenuator (2 levels)
• 8-band receive audio equalizer
• Dual watch over +/- 10 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+ (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 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 VFO A/B, modes, etc.
• Accessory/RS232 port for computer control using supplied cable
• 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)
• Optional mobile bracket compatible with RAM-mounts
• Tutorial-style manual ideal for new hams
first sdr with a front panel in it....... sweet!!!
