Since I'm the one who brought it up...
On closer examination, no, the KX3 is not a clone or derivative of the
Chinese rigs. My apologies for that speculation.
There are some similarities to the size and shape of the case, but that may
be more a function of the purpose of the unit as a light, portable rig. The
layout is different, the functionality is different...
Mea culpa. That's what I get for just jotting off a short, quick note
without further examination.
73, ron w3wn
-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Don Allen
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 3:58 PM
To: TenTec@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TenTec] QRP transceivers
The Elecraft KX3 is totally an Elecraft design, and it's a
software-defined radio (SDR) architecture, plus roofing filters. I know
Eric reasonably well, and I can assure you the KX3 is not a "copy cat"
design - not even close. And, it's going to be expensive compared to
the MFJ and Ten-Tec Chinese rigs, probably in the $1K+ range.... and
then there's all of the options.
Merry Christmas to all!
73
Don W9CW
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