[Elecraft] On the horns of a dilemma - upgrade K3 to 100w or buy KXPA100+ATU?

[Dick Dievendorff]

The KAT3 handles the 100 watt output of the K3 with KPA3.

73 de Dick, K6KR


On Jun 22, 2013, at 8:00 PM, Jim Lowman <jmlowman at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Sort of talking out loud here, but all opinions are welcome.
> 
> As the subject says, I'm debating as to whether to buy the KPA3 module to bring my K3 to 100w, or spend about twice as much for the KXPA100+ATU.
> 
> The K3 and KX3 are so similar in specs and capabilities that I think I'll be using the KX3 only for Field Day and other portable operation, with the K3 as a home station.
> But the KXPA100 offers the possibility to use it with my K2, K3/10 and KX3, as well as other QRP radios in the shack, such as the FT-817 and the QRP++
> 
> Dumb question:  I have the KAT3 ATU Installed in the K3.  Will it handle 100w if I upgrade to the KPA3, or will I have to replace it? I didn't see an ATU with a higher power rating on the Elecraft order form.
> 
> Thanks for any thoughts and 73 de Jim - AD6CW
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