[Elecraft] KX3 #0325

[stan levandowski]

My KX3, ordered at 0143 EST on 12/28/2011 arrived today.  I decided to 
treat myself this time and purchased the fully optioned, factory-built 
and tested version.   I was on the air and working DX on 15 meters 7 
minutes after the scissors slit the packing tape.  Still have not opened 
the manual.  Even the power cord was provided, with tinned ends, for 
rapid connection to my station distribution panel.  What a rig!  What a 
concept!  What a lot of reading I've got to do!

One comment - which is in NO WAY a reflection on Elecraft -  the paddle 
is clearly superior to the KX1's KXPD1, but it really is best fitted to 
iambic users and other kinder, gentler people.  I am a violent bug 
basher who requires at the very least 6 lbs of dead weight.  I will 
probably put the paddle back in the box, along with the microphone I'll 
never use, and leave a note for the kids to make sure to plug the paddle 
and mic into the KX3 before placing the rig into my folded hands and 
closing the lid on the coffin.

As Bogey said, "...it looks like this is going to be the beginning of a 
beautiful relationship."


73, Stan WB2LQF
K1#2994    K2# 6980    K3#5244    KX1 #2411     KX3#0325     K9 (Cocoa 
the Chihuahua)
Everything is QRP, even the dog.