[Elecraft] New ham and the KX3

[Sean Wall]

Hi folks,

I recently got my Technician license and I'm working on my General and Extra.  I'm looking to get my first rig and I'm interested in the KX3. I was considering pairing it with a Buddipole antenna, as my development doesn't allow permanent antennas.  While I use the KX3 at home, will I get decent range with the 10 watt output?  In other words, would I need the 100 watt amp to make the kx3 a decent base station?  I am also planning on bringing the KX3 with me when my wife and I drive up north from Florida (where we live).  Since I'm new to amateur radio, I don't yet have a feel for how much power 10 watts is w.r.t. RF frequencies.  I plan on operating mostly 6 and 10 m initially until I upgrade my license.  Thanks for any help you can provide!

-Sean


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