[Elecraft] Flex 3000 or KX3

[Michael Schulz]

Hi Steve,

On 4/2/2012 7:52 PM, Steve Hamon wrote:
> Hello--I am perplexed about the choice of which HF rig to get.  I just
> passed my General and am trying to put together my first "shack."  I have
> heard fantastic, rave reviews about the Flex and also about the KX3.  My
> only concerns about the KX3 is that after putting out about $1,500 for the
> basic KX3 and Tuner and Filter added, I still will only have a 10 watt
> unit.  I want it to be my mobile and my base unit.  Will I have to chuck
> out another thousand bucks for the 100 watt amp?
>
> Thanks and 73s--Steve
Depending on your budget, maybe neither radio would fit the bill. The 
KX3 is a portable
radio, the Flex is an SDR. Quite a range that you picked :). Neither 
will be best for mobile
use. Maybe a FT-857d or IC-7000 (or their older siblings) would be the 
better choice.

73 Mike K5TRI