[Elecraft] Flex 3000 or KX3

[nr4c]

I find it hard to imagine using the Elecraft reflector to send someone 
to another brand radio.  And, the Elecraft products are top of the line, 
no doubt.  But for someone who has just upgraded to General, and may not 
be in a position to spend the money for a K3 or KX3, I would suggest a 
Pre-loved radio from a ham who has upgraded and has a really nice, 
fairly high-end model for sale at a good price.  I do not recommend 
buying a inexpensive 'entry level' radio.  Id go for 'high end used' 
rather than 'low end new'.  Or, if you can afford it, go for a nice new 
K3/10 or KX3.  It's fund to build, and fun to operate.  And it's 
upgrdable as you gain more experience, and money.  You'll enjoy ham 
radio more, and if you find you don't like it, it should hold it's value 
on the resale market.

And, don't forget, as many have indicated on this thread, there is no 
better investment in ham radio than money spent on wire, rope and 
feedline for an antenna.  The five most important items in putting out a 
signal are: ANTENNA, ANTENNA, ANTENNA, POWER, MODULATION!

Congratulatios on you upgrade, and best wishes on you exciting 
adventure with HF radio.

...bill  nr4c


> On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 7:52 PM, Steve Hamon <smhamon at gmail.com> 
> 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
>>
>> --
>> Steve Hamon
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