[Elecraft] Ready to Purchase KX3 and PX3 - Would Like Advice on accessories and "must haves".

[Michael Murphy]

Matt,

Obviously you drank the koolaid as I did.  I have both the KX3 and K3.

I will echo what Walter has already said about the Gemsproducts Side KX3
and cover.  I bought them for mine and am glad that I did.  It does a great
job of protecting the rig.

The only other thing you might look at is a good external speaker for use
in the shack. I have used the West Mountain speakers (
http://www.rffun.com/catalog/speakers/5042.html) which don't have RFI
issues and was pleased with them.  I now use a pair of JBL near field
monitors through a mixing board.

Enjoy the new rig!


Mike - KI8R

On Wed, Dec 2, 2015 at 12:37 PM, Matt Maguire <matt.vk2rq at gmail.com> wrote:

> I would recommend getting the KXAT3 antenna tuner option, especially if
> you are planning on operating portable. Maybe also the BNC binding posts
> connector, depending on what antenna arrangements you are planning for your
> portable ops.
>
> For the shack, if you have some nice paddles already, I would suggest just
> using those. If you are operating portable, the KXPD3 paddles are light and
> convenient.
>
> Internal charger is for NiMH cells only. You can use an external LiPo
> battery, although I prefer LiFePO4 batteries myself (they are safer, and
> the voltage output from a 4S pack is ideal, whereas the output of a LiPo
> pack is likely to be too low or too high). You of course need an external
> balance charger designed to work with the specific battery chemistry you
> choose.
>
> If you plan to do phone, you’ll need a microphone. You can order one from
> Elecraft, or you can use a computer headset. The radio does not come with
> any cables (except a flying lead power cable and USB cable), so you should
> order a cableset if you want to connect the audio to a PC soundcard.
>
> You also might want to consider purchasing Fred Cady’s book on KX3 (hard
> copy or PDF). Lulu is currently offering a 25% discount on hardcopies with
> coupon code HOLIDAYS25; otherwise you can order it from Elecraft or
> from directly from Fred KE7X.
>
> --
> 73 de Matt VK2RQ
>
> On 3 décembre 2015 at 4:12:43 AM, Mark Tosiello (tkddruid at gmail.com)
> wrote:
>
> Hi all!!
>
>
> I'm preparing to purchase the KX3 and PX3 kits. I'm planning on the ATU and
> Roofing filter options, as well as the battery charger and clock. I'm also
> planning on purchasing the Powerwerks switching PS and the power supply
> cable for the PX3.
>
> Initially, I plan to use the system as a QRP CW/Phone (mostly CW) rig. This
> will supplement my main 100w rig (and IC-746 Pro). Hopefully, the
> sensitivity of the receiver will help out during phone and CW contesting as
> well!. During The winter months here in Michigan the KX3 will stay in my
> station, and come summer I'm hoping to operate from various locations here
> in Traverse City.
>
> I want to be sure that I order all of the parts that I need so that once
> the kits are built, I can get on with the fun on the air. As far as I
> understand it, I'll need:
>
> *Main Items:*
>
> KX3 Kit
> PX3 Kit
> Power Supply for KX3
> Powerpole terminated cable for above.
> Power Supply for PX3
>
> *Connectors:*
>
> All of my antenna feed lines terminate with PL259 connectors. My research
> suggests that I'll need a BNC Male to SO239 adapter, as well as (for
> convenience) a right angle BNC-BNC connector. Is a right angle male BNC to
> SO239 connector available? That would be ideal.
>
> I'm waffling on the paddles, as I have 2 beautiful sets of brass K8RA P-4
> and P-3 paddles to use in the shack. Probably a later purchase. I do have a
> question, however, regarding the charger. Will the internal charger charge
> LiPo batteries or only NiMH? Can LiPo batteries be used in the unit if
> charged with an external charger?
>
> I'll also need cabling to connect to my Windows 10/7 computer; I think this
> comes with the unit but thought I'd better check.
>
> Thanks for all of your advice and experience with the KX3! I'm excited!
>
> Mark KD8EDC
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