[Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy?

[Amateur Radio Operator N5GE]

Hello John,

I would get the KTCX03-1 option instead of the 2.8 filter.  You won't notice the
difference between the filters.  I have two K3's one with the 2.7 and one with
the 2.8 and there is no real difference between the two.

I would get the 500hz CW filter for starters.  When you start working serious DX
CW you can get one of the narrower filters for that.

That's my opinion.  I could be wrong.

73,

Tom Childers
Radio Amateur N5GE
Licensed since 1976
QCWA Life Member 35102
ARRL Life Member
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http://www.n5ge.net

On Wed, 5 Jan 2011 01:11:44 -0800 (PST), VK7JB <zendoc at netspace.net.au>  wrote:

>
>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