[Elecraft] Buying a new K3/100 kit - Top 3 options?

[dmoes at nexicom.net]

 My Humble thoughts   Ive had my K3 for 2 years   can't imagine going 
back to my old rig.

here is what I got.
K3/100
with
KAT3 auto tuner
KXV3A RX Ant., IF Out and Xverter Interface
2.8 filter
1.8 filter
250hz filter

after 2 years  I doubt that the 2.8 filter was really worth it.  the 
2.7 would have been fine.      the 1.8 does help in big contests were 
you have big guns a few KHZ away from the QRP you are trying to work.  
but otherwise it to wasn't really needed  but Im glad i have it.
Im happy I have the 250HZ  both for contesting CW and PSK
haven't used the KXV3A yet.  was planning a beverage for RX and it 
hasn't happened yet.   also will be getting P3 soon. so good thing I 
have the KXV3A anyway.


I would have been fine with K3/100 +  KAT3 + 250hz filter

still wanting P3 badly.  plus general coverage receive band pass 
filters and FM filter as it will do AM as well.   you dont really need 
the KTCXO3-1 for most digital modes like PSK Hell MFSK etc  but if you 
plan to use frequency sensitive modes like JT65 its a must.  I play 
digital alot and never had an issue.


 By the way  its not the cool aid that made me go K3.  its just that 
the K3 is a damn good rig period!


David Moes
VE3DVY


On Thursday 20/02/2014 at 6:45 pm, Rick WA6NHC  wrote: