[Elecraft] P3 or KRX3

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

Go for the KRX3 this year and a P3 next
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 (with KRX3), P3 #108
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On 13 Aug 2010, at 18:44, Bill Myers wrote:

> 
> I need some advice about my next upgrade.   My K3 (4380) does not have the
> sub-Rx, which was my next planned addition.  However, the P3 has attracted
> my attention, and may be a better choice.
> 
> The KRX3 seemed like a natural next step.  I am a "casual" DXer and
> contester, so it made sense to gain the features it would add, especially
> for SPLIT operation.  But the K3 really has a good split system without the
> sub-RX - at least for my level of seriousness.
> 
> When I consider the P3, it would seem that the ability to spot (visually)
> and quickly (click?) the best frequency would be a powerful feature.  My
> problem; I have no experiience with either a sub-receiver, or a spectrum
> display - my most advanced tranceiver before the K3 was my K2 (which will
> continue to have a place on my operating table!).
> 
> So, considering that I want to upgrade with only one or the other for now, 
> what is the expert advice?