[Elecraft] K3 With Second Receiver as SO2R?

[JIMMY D HARRIS]

Hi,

I'm sure this will display my ignorance on a lot of matter but here goes.  I 
guess the contesting bug has bit to some degree and I'm kicking around ideas 
for a SO2R setup.  Among other options I'm considering the possibility of 
using a single K3 with a second receiver in a setup similar to SO2R but 
without the second radio.  It would seem that with a second receiver the 
functionality of a SO2R setup could be had with only one radio.  I realize 
there would have to be the right cabling, antennas, switches, interfaces, 
computer(s) and etc.

It's my understanding the second receiver is a the same as the first 
receiver in the K3 and can access separate antennas.  It sure seems that the 
second receiver in the K3 would be much cheaper than buying a complete new 
rig.  I'm sure there are some downsides to my thinking.  I would welcome any 
comments from anyone on the subject.

Thanks and 73,

Jim, AB0UK