[Elecraft] Going to pull the trigger - Suggestions?

[Randy Farmer]

This is identical to the configuration I have. With this option set, 
you'll have everything you need for truly exceptional performance, 
especially on CW and the digital modes. You can always add more 
filters later on. I'd recommend you install the KBPF3 in the Main 
receiver rather than in the Sub -- it's far easier to make use of the 
many QRM-fighting features available in the Main receiver channel for 
general listening.

73...
Randy, W8FN

>I have been on and off of this reflector several times over the past 
>couple of years and have decided to put in an order for the K3.
>
>Other than the fact that is is a terrific radio that will indulge my 
>love of playing with tech devices I am also very impressed with the 
>sense of community and with the participation by the owners and 
>designers on the reflector.
>
>Also, I paid them a visit in Aptos a year or so ago and was very 
>impressed with the reception and by the commitment and dedication of 
>the members of the team.  On short notice they made every effort to 
>make me feel welcome and to allow me to play with a K3 with the 
>assistance of a tech.
>
>Tomorrow I am going to order one and decided that while I will 
>scrimp a bit for now I want the items that will help set the K3 
>apart from my current transceiver.
>
>I would like to ask the group's suggestions on my order.
>
>But first, a little background to help those that want to jump in to guide me.
>
>I have been licensed since '58 but have never been a "big gun".  I 
>enjoy working what DX I can and casual contesting.  Not a rag chewer 
>and in fact don't use SSB that much.
>
>My current location dictates not much more than a vertical and a 
>102' ladder line fed doublet at 35 feet.
>
>I enjoy digital modes and RTTY contesting.  I probably wind up on CW 
>for most of my DX chasing.
>
>I would like to "trick out" the K3 as much as economically feasible 
>for my operating.  Over the years I think I have wound up taking out 
>my frustrations of not having big antennas by buying as good of a 
>transceiver as I could mainly because I like to play with different 
>modes and the latest technology.
>
>Here is the order I am playing with tonight in preparation for 
>ordering it tomorrow:
>
>K3/100 Kit
>KAT 3                   I don't use an amp and if the ATU as good as 
>expected I will sell my LDG.  Also I want the 2nd Antenna input
>KRX3                    Having the second Rcvr is one of the big 
>differentiators from my current Xcvr.
>KBPF3                   Hardly ever use general coverage but would 
>like to have it on the Sub.
>KXV3A                   Would like to have the Rx Ant and I assume 
>the IF out will be needed for the P3 - also may want to do some Xverters later
>KFL3A-400 x2
>
>
>Suggestions?
>
>TIA,
>
>Rick
>K6LE
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