[Elecraft] K3S Semi firm plan

[ae4pb at carolinaheli.com]

Cool. I have an external MFJ I can use. I just don't have the cash for it
all. Just the 100w rig and sub RX is $3250 and I've already paid $80 or so
for the 400hz filter from the reflector.. If I had the cash I'd buy the full
setup stuffed with filters..etc.. 

The current plan for 160 is probably going to be a mag loop and a separate
one for 30m. Right now my priority is 40/20/15 and/or wherever DX is. 
I'll definitely be posting /sharing my experience and first impressions.
I've not seen a K3S build video so I may even take a vid or 3. ;)


Jer




-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob
McGraw - K4TAX
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 1:23 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S Semi firm plan

I've noticed with my K3S when operating with a SWR of greater than 2.5 : 
1 the power output does take a dive downward.   While I use an external 
tuner, it would make sense to have and use the internal ATU in certain
applications.

While resonant antennas are best, I operate 160M and 80M and due to the
bandwidth, some means getting SWR to reasonable value across the band sure
seems reasonable.  I find the internal tuner does and excellent job
resolving a match with these bands.

73
Bob, K4TAX
K3S s/n 10,163

On 8/25/2015 9:31 AM, ae4pb at carolinaheli.com wrote:
> Ok, based on current funds the purchase at Shelby will most likely be as
> listed unless there are further discounts. I've asked and they don't offer
a
> veteran or masonic discount.
>
> Purchase/Order:
> K3S/100-K  100 W Transceiver, Kit
> KRX3A-K  High Performance Subreceiver for the K3S and K3 Kits
>
> * Already purchased a 400hz filter from a reflector participant.
> Other - Dust covers from Rose for Rig and Bencher Key.
>
> Future:
> Another 400hz filter
> Pair of 200 or 250hz filters* I want to operate the rig for a while to see
> what I actually want/need.
> KAT3A-K  Internal ATU with 2nd Ant. Jack for the K3S and K3 kits  ** not
> really sure I need this as I only plan to use resonant antenna's, we'll
see
> how sensitive the rig is. I've been told it will back off on power as SWR
> rises.
> P3-K Panadapter Kit for the K3S, K3 and other rigs ** for the time being
> I'll use an SDR to view the band
> Misc filters over time as needed.
>
> LOL, I'll be broke for a while but on the air.
>
> Jerry Moore
> AE4PB, K3S SN# TBA
>
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