[Elecraft] Going to pull the trigger - Suggestions?

[Mike]

As you indicate you're a CW man, I'd opt for at least the 400 Hz 8-pole 
filter, and if the budget can stretch a little bit, go for the 250 Hz 
also. If you build it yourself, that makes the cost of the filters a lot 
less.

Either way, it's a GREAT rig, and the difference between it and your 
(soon to be) backup rig will blow your sox off.

73, Mike NF4L

K6LE wrote:
> 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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