[Elecraft] To K3 or not to K3?

[Robert G Strickland]

Dave...

The K3 is at the top of the lists of world class radios for a reason: 
it's a very, very good radio, in any configuration. You won't be 
disappointed <when> you buy one. Elsewhere, someone suggested to buy the 
basic rig, experiment, and then add those options that you need, want 
and/or find interesting. Good advice; you don't spend more by waiting 
and adding to the basic radio. This is one of the best characteristics 
of Elecraft products. You'll find the service and advice, both here and 
out of California, to be superb, incomparable. I have the amp and the 
tuner, and in my experience they work together seamlessly. Not to say 
that there may be some modes/combinations/antennas/whatnot that test the 
combination to and perhaps beyond their limits. That said, in anything 
like "common usage" they work together flawlessly, or at least they do 
so for me. For space reasons I went with LPan [very satisfied], so can't 
comment on the P3/SVGA.

When you buy Elecraft, you're buying more than the equipment, and that 
"more" is priceless. Jump in and join the fun.

...robert

On 5/31/2013 20:39, David Getzy wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
>
>
> New to the list and I've really learned an incredible amount of useful info
> from reading previous discussions.  I currently use the KX3 as my qrp rig
> (what a blast!)), but am looking to upgrade the shack after 30 years of
> old/used equipment (still works, but want to explore some of the more recent
> advances in SDR, digital modes, QRO- never had an amp, etc.).  I've
> completely read the Elecraft site, heck, they may as well be my screen saver
> ;-).  I have read most of the pro and con online reviews regarding the K3
> and all of the major accessories.  I've read Wayne's/Eric's notes on filter
> choices, etc.  I'm looking for any specific suggestions now on how you
> would put together a station using the K3 as the major transceiver-
> accessories, amp, etc.  For instance, I am looking to include an amp with
> the K3, however, there have been some discussions on how the K3 and the
> KPA500 may not shake hands as firmly as some would like.  I love the idea of
> the remote rig connection, but in discussions, there are other options
> (supposedly easier and cheaper) to approach a similar setup.  P3SVGA seems
> like a seamless match, but some argue that some of the functionality that
> one would want in a bandscope are not built in functions.  So, realizing
> this probably is a common/stupid/newbie type question, but also, that this
> is the group with the most experience with these radios- any and all
> suggestions would be appreciated.  To K3 or not to K3 that is the question,
> and if to K3, what to do it with.
>
>
>
> Thanks much in advance,
>
>
>
> Dr. Dave, WS0D
>
> Fort Collins, CO
>
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Robert G Strickland, PhD ABPH - KE2WY
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Syracuse, New York, USA