[Elecraft] K3/10

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Steve,

I run 10 W or less about 90% of the time, and my log is full of DX  
contacts. If a band is open, 10 W (or even 1 W) will often do the job.  
I kick in the "boots" when I'm desperate.

The reason I met Eric (WA6HHQ, my Elecraft co-founder) is that,  
basically, he wanted to call me to brag about how he'd worked 100  
countries on 40 meters with his NorCal 40A :)  This a little rig I  
designed in 1993. It put out 2 watts, usually, but Eric had tweaked  
his to put out 4 W.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On May 16, 2011, at 9:12 AM, Steve Coates wrote:

> With Hamvention this week I am thinking it is time to get an HF rig. I
> have been out of radio for a good number of years and looking to get
> back in. With the money limits I have the 10w K3 would be the only
> option and I would add features as funds were available.
>
> I understand the technical differences between 100w and 10w but I am
> looking for input on the practical side of things. What should I
> expect when running 10w? My CW is so rusty I really can't go there
> right away, so I would be most interested in digital modes and SSB.
>
> I will have some kind of multi-band dipole for an antenna.
>
> Steve
> N8JAF
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