[Elecraft] Px3 or KPA100?

[Bruce Beford]

Yes, Phil.
He asked if people with the KXPA100 "used the tuner in the KX3" (Implying
that people used that instead of purchasing the KXAT100). I was trying to
explain why that is not possible (when the KXPA100 is in use).
Bruce
N1RX

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil
Wheeler
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 10:45 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Px3 or KPA100?

I imagine he's referring to the optional tuner 
inside the KXPA100.

As to the amp or the panadapter, unless Jim is an 
"always QRP" op, I'd go for the KXPA100 -- with 
ATU -- first.

But for my base operations I'd want the PX3 
eventually.

Since the PX3 is not shipping until July (I've 
read here) -- and early availability may be 
limited -- that's another reason to go PA first.

73, Phil w7ox

On 5/10/14, 5:32 AM, Bruce Beford wrote:
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
HREFAB
> Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 3:09 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> 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