| GENERAL | 
| Type: | Amateur HF/VHF transceiver | 
| Frequency range: | TX: 10-160 m + WARC / 6 m RX: 0.49-30 / 44-54 MHz
 (2 m option)
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| Tuning steps: | 1 / 10 / 20 / 50 Hz | 
| Frequency stability: | Standard: ±5 ppm @ 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) | 
| Mode: | AM / FM / SSB / CW / Data / AFSK | 
| Channels / memory management: | 100 regular 4 scratch pad per band
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| Repeater shift / offset: | ±0 to 5000 KHz | 
| Power supply: | 11-15 VDC (13.8 VDC nominal) | 
| Current drain / power consumption: | RX: 900 mA (Single RX) TX: Max 22 A
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| Antenna impedance / connector: | 50 ohm / SO-239 | 
| Dimensions (W*H*D): | 272*102*254 mm (10.7*4*10") | 
| Weight: | 3.8 Kg (8.5 lb), without options | 
| Other features: | RS-232C. Built-in PSK31/CW/RTTY decoder/encoder. Built-in keyer. Realtime clock. Transverter interface. 1750 Hz call tone. Two IF DSP.
 CTCSS/PL encoder. Graphic equalizer. VOX.
 DVR option. Sub RX option.
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| RECEIVER SECTION | 
| Receiver system: | Double conversion superheterodyne 1st IF: 8.2 MHz
 2nd IF: ? KHz
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| Sensitivity: | HF: -136 to -138 dBm (MDS) 6 m: -143 to -144 dBm (MDS, with PR6 option)
 (Specifications guaranteed only within ham bands)
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| Selectivity: |  | 
| Image rejection: | 70 dB | 
| AF output power / speaker: | 2.5 W at 10% distortion / 4 ohm | 
| External speaker connector: | 3.5 mm | 
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| TRANSMITTER SECTION | 
| RF output power: | 
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 | HF | 6 m | 2 m* | 
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 | AM: | 0.1-100 W (85 W) | 0.1-100 W (70 W) | 0.1-10 W |  | FM: | 0.1-100 W (85 W) | 0.1-100 W (70 W) | 0.1-10 W |  | SSB (PEP): | 0.1-100 W (85 W) | 0.1-100 W (70 W) | 0.1-10 W |  | CW: | 0.1-100 W (85 W) | 0.1-100 W (70 W) | 0.1-10 W |  * With 2 m option
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| Modulation system: |  | 
| Max FM deviation (Factory set): | ±5 KHz | 
| Spurious emissions: | HF: Better than -50 dB 6 m: Better than -60 dB
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| Microphone impedance / connector: | ? ohm / 8-pin (Metal locking ring connector) | 
| Microphone input level: | ? mV | 
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| MISCELLANEOUS | 
| Manufactured: | USA, 2007-20xx (Discontinued) | 
| Additional info: | Same as the K3/10 but with the 100 W amplifier unit included | 
| Related documents: | User manual Rev.D10 (4 MB) Manual errata Rev.D10-8 (119 KB)
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| Modifications and fixes: |  | 
| Reviews: |  | 
| Options / Accessories: | 
| KAT3 KBPF3
 KDVR3
 KPA500
 KRX3
 KSSKT
 KTCXO3-1
 KXV3
 K3EXREF
 K144XV
 P3
 PR6
 | Internal auto-ATU with dual antenna switch General coverage bandpass filter array
 Digital voice recorder
 500 W+ hi-perf 6-160 m linear amplifier
 Hi-perf sub receiver
 Stainless steel exterior hardware kit
 High-stability TCXO. ±0.5 ppm typical
 RF I/O module
 External reference lock
 2 m module (Requires KXV3)
 Fast and sensitive panadapter with hi-res display
 Ultra low-noise 6 m preamp
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