[Elecraft] Px3 or KPA100?

[Bruce Beford]

Jim,
The KX3's internal tuner will not do anything while you are using the
KXPA100. The tuner is bypassed when the amp is in use. For an antenna
"tuner" to do it's job, it must be positioned between the final amplifier
and the antenna feedline. Or, (even better) at the feed point of the antenna
itself. Therefore, the internal tuner of the KX3 is only in use when running
the KX3 "barefoot".

Bruce
N1RX

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of HREFAB
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 3:09 AM
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Subject: [Elecraft] Px3 or KPA100?

Ok, so if you were in the market for a new piece of Elecraft Technology (and
who isn't?) what would you get? A KXPA100 amp or the new PX3 Panadapter?
I've got my order in for hte Panadapter , but I'm wondering if I should
throw a few more dollars on it and get the amp. This way I could sell my
IC7000, and My Ft817 and clear up my desk and still have 100 watts available
for those nights when QRP just isn't cutting it. As it stands now, I would
like to be all Elecraft for a number of reasons, not the least of which is
the superior (in my experience) capabilities of the Radio. Sure, eventually,
I'll get both, but what would you guys opt for initially?

If you chose the Amp, would you get the internal Antenna tuner or use the
tuner in the KX3? 

73 Jim Harvey /KD2FIP