[Elecraft] Current buy configuration

[Mike Harris]

FWIW.  My K3 main and sub RX both have stock 2k7 and the optional 500Hz 
filters.  I work SSB, CW and RTTY (AFSK).  Works for me at both the 
blunt and sharp end of pile-ups.  Understand what the filters are for 
and you might not feel the need to blow a kings ransom on too many 
extras.  You can always install them later (easy) if you really feel the 
need.

My PC is a modest Dell Inspiron 560, Dual-Core, 3.2GHz Win7/64 box. 
Software CW seems perfectly OK (Logger32 and SD), I no longer need 
Winkey, however, I've kept my Micro Ham CW Keyer in case I need a USB 
interface for either K2 or K3.  Integrated audio is Realtek HD which 
runs happily at 192 samples/sec so no fancy sound card needed.  Has been 
used with success on 6M EME JT65.

Minimalist at heart.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO
>>
>> 2.  Is there really much of a difference between the stock 2.7 filters,
>> and the 2.8, 8 pole filters for SSB?  I will never be on an island doing
>> a DXpedition.  Could I save a few bucks and not get the 8 poles for both
>> RX's?
>>
>> Buy Info follows:
>>
>> Basic Rig:
>> K3/100-F K3     K3 Xcvr
>> KAT3-F        K3 ATU
>> KRX3-F        Second RX
>> KBPF3        Gen Coverage Module
>> KTCX03-1    K3 TXCO (Is this really needed?)
>> KDVR3        Digital voice recorder
>> KUSB        USB Cable for connection to Linux box
>>
>> Panadaptor:
>> P3-F
>> KXV3A (See question above)
>>
>> Filters:
>> MAIN RX Only
>> AM:
>> KFL3A-6K    AM Filter, only in Main RX
>>
>> All filters below are in Both Main RX and Sub RX
>> SSB:
>> KFL3A-2.8    2.8, 8 Pole Replacement filter, RX, plus Sub RX
>> KFL3A-2.1    2.1, 8 Pole
>>
>> CW:
>> KFL3A-1K    1 K, 8 Pole
>> KFL3A-400    400 Hz, 8 Pole
>>
>> I may replace the 1K filters with 700 Hz filters, I am still mulling
>> this over, any thoughts would be appreciated.