[Elecraft] New ham but seasoned CW r/o, between classic K2 and progressive KX3

[Michael Babineau]

Arno :

I am a K2/10 user (and builder) and it is a fantastic CW radio. I have also had the opportunity to use a KX3 to make a few QSOs and 
I can report that it is also a fantastic CW radio. In fact the nicest thing that I can say about the KX3 is that it sounds like an analog
radio, except that you can narrow the filters down to 50Hz and there is absolutely no ringing (typical of SDR).  It doesn't matter
that it has SSB capability or that it is an SDR it is still an excellent CW rig.  Unless you really have your heart set on building a 
K2, and your budget allows, I would say go with the KX3. I you don't really plan to do any portable operating, then maybe also consider
whether a K3/10 might be a better fit for your needs than the KX3. 

Best of luck in your decision. I am sure that you will be pleased with either a K2, KX3 or K3.

Michael VE3WMB (K1, KX1, K2 owner)