[Elecraft] K3/100 or KX3 with all the options?

[WILLIS COOKE]

David, I don't have a KX3, but I do have a K3, a TS-480, a TS-850SAT and a TS-440.  I depends on what you want to do.  If you want to set up a base station for general purpose operation and DX I would buy the K3/100 and if possible include the second receiver and the KAT-3.  If your primary desire is mobile and or back packing you will be better served by the KX3.  (I have my TS-480SAT in my truck and it is the closest thing to the KX3 that I know.  I bought it before the KX3 was announced.)  Every one of these rigs is a great choice for its day, but the K3 and probably the KX3 are better choices for today. (I say probably for the KX3 because I have never laid hands on one, just looked at the pictures and specs.)  Unfortunately, there is no rig that is best for everything, I would guess that is why Elecraft sells five different transceivers and there are buyers for each one of them.
 
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke 
K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart


________________________________
 From: David Stratton <dstratton1 at triad.rr.com>
To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> 
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 12:33 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3/100 or KX3 with all the options?
 
This question has been going around in my head

and I would like some feedback from Elecraft owners

for I have never had any Elecraft radio equipment.

Which is better to have a K3/100 kit or a KX3 with all

the options including the forthcoming 100 watt PA?

I'm assuming the cost will be about the same.



Dave - KO4KL

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