[Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

[Ariel Jacala]

The K2/100 is a nice entry level station - good ears and a price point about $900 less than a K3/100.  I have both the k2/100 and a KX3. For the same reason that Duane says, it is nice to have the 100w amp.  If one chooses the KX3, one can build a Juma 100w amp for about 420 euros.  A fellow ham has built one and it appears to work very well.

Ariel NY4G

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On Oct 17, 2012, at 2:59 PM, "tom betka" <tcbetka at hotmail.com> wrote:

> 
> 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 
>> 
> 
> 
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