[Elecraft] K3 Order of Purchase

[Fred Jensen]

Well, if you need the KAT3 to operate 100W with your antenna(s), then 
I'd think you want it first.  If your antenna(s) present a suitable 
load, you really don't need the KAT at all, so I'd go with the KPA.  You 
might want the tuner for operation away from your station, add it second.

The KPA comes with some hardware [shield plate and maybe a stiffener 
bracket], it's been so long I really don't remember.  Someone here on 
the list will, I'm sure.

On 2/21/2014 12:45 PM, John Saxon wrote:
> I have a K3/10 with no add-ons, and now am ready to get a KPA3 100W
> amp & KAT3 tuner, to install myself.  I would rather not purchase
> them at the same time.  Is there a more favorable order to get them?
> Amp first or tuner first?  I suspect there may be some construction
> issues that would favor one over the other to be acquired first.