[Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy?

[nr4c at widomaker.com]

OK, you are just about to buy, and want ideas. Here goes.

You've indicated the General Coverage module. If you are going to get  
that, I'd suggest you also get the 6khz filter so you can take  
advantage of all the AM broadcasts you'll be hearing. The 2.8/7 filter  
just won't work with AM.

I felt that the K3 was probably the best radio I could find and  
decided to go with the 8 pole filters all the way. Bought the  
2.8-8pole right off the bat. As I buy filters, i'll only get the 8  
poles. Figured I'd always wonder if they would have made a difference  
later.

I like the DVR a lot. You may think about this but it is easy to  
install as you go from the beginning.

By all means get the ATU option. The KAT3 is the best ATU on the  
market for a built-in ATU. It is fast, very quiet and accurate. And it  
will tune just about anything.

I'm not sure what i think about the high end ref oscillator. I did not  
get this, and my radio is as accurate as I can tell, and I don't  
notice any drift.

One item I'd suggest is the P3. I just got mine and I think it makes  
the radio a lot more fun to operate. And, it is great to be able to  
see what is going on on the bands. Don't forget you need the KXV3(a)  
interface module to make this work. It also opens up the option of a  
rec only antenna.

As for other filters, I'd suggest waiting until you find you need  
them. I so far have only the 3.8 standard one. i'm about to buy some  
but can't determine what ones to get. The DSP filtering is so good, it  
is hard to imagine that a real filter will make a difference.

There, I've spent about $4000 of your hard earned money, but you Will  
have a radio you'll be proud of, And you'll be working with a group of  
developers who are on top of pack. The support team at Elecraft is the  
best in the industry.

...bc nr4c


Quoting VK7JB <zendoc at netspace.net.au>:

>
> Hello group,
>
> My mouse is hovering over the "Add to Cart" button for a K3/100 modular kit.
> I'd really value some candid advice about options before I commit.
>
> My situation: I'm a casual operator, data modes, SSB and CW. I rarely need
> to contend with crowded bands and don't currently work contests. I built a
> K2/100 which I love. I intend to get the General Coverage BPF module and
> the KAT3.
>
> My question: Given my situation, would I benefit from the extra investment
> in the KTCX03-1 high stability reference oscillator and/or the 2.8-2.7
> filter swap option?
>
> About filters: which would you recommend I buy, given my casual-mode
> operation? I anticipate working more CW and less phone as I become more
> proficient in CW.
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice. I have had a look through the archives:
> there's a lot of info but I'm still uncertain.
>
> John
> VK7JB
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