[Elecraft] Flex 3000 or KX3--budgets

[Tony Estep]

On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 5:57 AM, Ariel Jacala <ny4g at hotmail.com> wrote:
> ....k2 can go mobile but would prefer an ft897...
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Well Steve, by now you've seen that the consensus is very close to
what we discussed in previous emails. For your first rig you're gonna
want more than 10 watts, but the Flex is not the 100 watt radio that
fits your needs. For your first shack, it makes sense to buy something
that will do a bit of everything, even if it's not at the top of the
performance charts. A second-hand K2/100 or FT897 could serve as both
a mobile and base rig, and give you a chance to find out what you
really enjoy and want to pursue. As I mentioned, if you get an FT897
or similar, install a Collins IF filter. This brings the performance
and enjoyment factor way up.

Eventually you may want the top-of-the-line qrp or 100 watt radio, and
then it'll be time to spring for the K3 and/or KX3 plus amp.
Meanwhile, just get on the air and find out some of the splendid
vistas the hobby has to offer.

73,
Tony KT0NY




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