[Elecraft] K144XV

[Ci Jones]

I would appreciate hearing the opinion of members of this group on an 
issue I am facing. I just downloaded the manual for the K144XV since I 
am considering this upgrade. As I understand it, it is an all mode ten 
watt transceiver, and it costs about $300.00. In order to use it, I 
will also have to buy a KXV3A for $140.00 and a KFL3B-FM for $126.00. 
For a total of $560.00, I will have access to two meters with my K3. I 
will also be able to listen to frequencies outside of the amateur 
bands. I am wondering (and this is what I need your opinions on) why 
this would be a better buy for me than another transceiver dedicated to 
VHF and UHF and putting out considerably more power? In other words, 
what are the benefits and uses of me purchasing this option (these 
options) for my K3? I appreciate your comments. Thanks and 73, Ci

Ci Jones, WU7R
K3/100, K2/100 and K1/4