[Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?

[Phil Wheeler]

I agree, NIck. In past years I made a point of 
giving older rigs away to a new ham so they can 
start in the hobby without committing funds. 
That's where early Kenwoods (TS-520S, TS-440SAT) 
went and where my TS-570DG will go as soon as I 
find a local ham with interest.

New hams seldom know what areas of this hobby will 
grab them, nor if they'll stay in the hobby long 
term. Assuming they are of limited means, spending 
$1K or more may not be a wise starting point if 
they have other viable options.

Phil W7OX

On 12/6/14 1:50 PM, Nick Kemp wrote:
> Something new hams wrestle with is ... how much 
> do I want to spend given that I don't know where 
> this will take me or if I'll even stick with 
> it?  So the entry point price makes a 
> difference.  So does resell-ability in case I 
> want out.
>
> The question of QRP operation is pertinent but 
> not the whole discussion. .....
>
> Nick
> N1KMP