[Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

[tom betka]

Hi Duane,

Yes, I agree about the 100-watt amplifier option. A guy wouldn't have to use it if it wasn't needed, but if it is needed it will sure be nice to have it. So it indeed seems to be a prudent investment at this point, even if it adds more to the initial cost than I initially planned. I guess it also saves the trouble of adding it in later...

Thanks for the post.

TB

> From: bw_dw at fastmail.fm
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:57:20 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3
> 
> Hi Tom,
> I'm still running a barefoot K2 (cw only) with an amp I can add on when
> needed.
> After reading your last post (below) I agree with you that is sounds
> like good logic to outfit yourself with a radio that you can immediately
> have fun with.
> So the SSB mode and additional CW mode sounds like it would support that
> well.
> On the question of whether to have more than QRP wattage, I can only
> relate that I love to see the K2 working a station barefoot.
> However, there are those times when I've connected with a station that
> I'm really excited about, and that station is struggling to get reliable
> copy.
> Its wonderful at times like that to be able to flip a switch and bring
> up my signal.
> I had just that situation the other night and the station thanked me for
> turning on the amp.
> It might set your wallet back a little on the temporary.
> But when you have it, you may be glad you opted for the 100-watts up
> front.  :)
> 
> Duane - N1BBR 
>