[Elecraft] Adding options later for the K3

[Don Cunningham]

Mike,
I have just finished my K3 kit, and learning how to use it, but I think the 
options are very easy to put in at any time.  They are well thought out, and 
instructions are VERY clear whether all are added at the initial build, or 
if they are added later.  One question I would ask is have you been runing 
the 570 at 10w or less??  I think if you are used to the 100w output, you 
might want to seriously consider the 100w amp as you build the kit.  I too 
started to build the 10w version, as I have a very low drive Alpha 
amplifier, but find I would have been disappointed had I not put in the 100w 
amp in the initial build.  I find myself satisfied with the barefoot rig in 
a lot of my operations.  However, I did not buy the ATU, since I am 
restricted to my 160m wire, fed with ladder line and tuned with an external 
tuner until I get my quad back up.  Ice storms are not a quad's best friend, 
hi.  That helped me keep the cost down.  I did add the KBPF3 as I enjoy 
SWLing (I am listening to the Voice of Vietnam as I type this, hi).  I find 
the receiver to be OUTSTANDING, and the AM Sync mode to be very good for 
shortwave listening.    You WILL enjoy the build.  Inventory before you 
start, take frequent breaks, and read the manual that you can download 
before the kit arrives if you can, Mike.  It pays dividends in the end.
73,
Don, WB5HAK