[CQ-Contest] K3 SO2V contesting question

[Jack Brindle]

Not quite true (but close). If all you want to do is to listen on 10 while working other bands, the K3 will do it quite nicely. That second Rx is truly a separate rx, with its own antenna input terminal thus making it quite capable of receiving on other bands. The trick is connecting it to allow use of the second antenna jack when you installed it (see the manual).

I use it often to see if 10m actually has activity on it. This past weekend, not much, although I did get a few Qs up there.

And Mike, thanks for the Qs this weekend. Being in Louisiana usually has its advantages. This weekend, I was just in the big ‘7’ pot…

73,
Jack, W6FB


> On Jul 13, 2023, at 9:04 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA <ve9aa at nbnet.nb.ca> wrote:
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> Very clever Dave, AB7E - thank you !
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> Also, thanks to Patrick W7TMT too for providing info on how the 2nd RX
> works.
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> I've been an Icom guy for decades and have used my K3 exactly twice, years
> ago and something deep inside
> 
> the cranium told me it was only single band SO2V but you guys have confirmed
> it.
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> My main reason for wanting the 2nd band was just to skim 10m (for example)
> to see if it was open while running on 15 or 20m but looks like it won't be
> possible. (easily)
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> 
> Cheers fellas !
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> 
> Mike VE9AA
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> Mike, Coreen & Corey
> 
> Keswick Ridge, NB
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