[Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

[tom betka]

I think that paddle might be affordable as well. Once I get the radio up and going with an antenna here, then that would be the next step. The stuff I was talking about was a paddle from Elecraft, and a couple of the other filters as recommended on their site. I could indeed afford the antenna tuner and the 100w amp in the initial purchase, although not much more than that right now. But I think the list I provided would be a good start, although I would try to add a 2m module and a P3 in 2013.
Thanks for the post.
TB

Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:39:37 +1100
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3
From: vk2acl at gmail.com
To: tcbetka at hotmail.com
CC: phystad at mac.com; elecraft at mailman.qth.net

Hi Tom,

What are this "CW stuff" you are talking about below? If it is narrow roofing filters for CW, then I think you can definitely leave these off until later, and just rely on the K3 DSP filtering for now. I think the only thing you really need to add to a basic K3 in order to do CW is a paddle. I suggest the Bencher BY-1 is a good entry-level paddle that is inexpensive but works FB. By adding the 100W amp now, it will be easier to make contacts and build your CW skills.


If you are thinking of getting a K3, then grab a copy of Fred Cady's ebook on the K3 from Lulu (it is cheap, especially if you use one of the readily available discount vouchers).

73, Matt VK2ACL