[Elecraft] K3 and AMP

[Gary Smith]

RC,

Maybe. If you get a very old amp you may have difficulties with the 
keying circuit. More knowledgable people then I am will need to help 
you with that. You'll only know that when you investigate the 
specific amp. Not all older amps are an issue; I have a 30 year old 
Alpha 77SX and run directly from the K3 key out to the Alpha's "Relay 
in" and it works great. (I'd asked here regarding any specific 
interface problems before buying this specific amp)

If you use CW and like QSK, you'll want that to be a factor in your 
amp and get an amp with QSK. If not, it won't much matter except a 
QSK relaying system will always be quieter than the non-QSK versions. 
You might not like a loud click when you transmit or it may not 
bother you in the least, that's your call. 

73,

Gary
KA1J

> I wish to purchase an Amp either new (or new to me ) to use with my K3/100.
> Are there any that I should avoid and will I need interfacing circuitry
> Thanks RC kc5wa
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