[Elecraft] K3s pre-purchase question

[Ian]

Tom,
The K3S kit version is a lot of fun to build.  My experience here:
http://www.n8ik.net/kitbuilding.php
73, Ian N8IK 
s/n 10111


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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don
Wilhelm
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2016 15:56
To: Tom Brohl <tbrohl899 at comcast.net>; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3s pre-purchase question

Tom,

Your HF operating aspirations will tell you which options will be best for
your K3S.
Since you will be a newcomer to HF, I would suggest you start with the basic
100 watt K3S until you discover what you really want and develop your HF
operating style.
With your antenna situation, I would suggest that you add the KAT3 internal
antenna tuner.

If your operation on 2 meters will be mostly FM, then stick with your
current FM gear.  If you want to operate FM and/or AM with the K3S, you will
need the 13 kHz filter.

Yes, order the K3S kit, it is no solder, but plenty of exercise with a
screwdriver.  The main advantage is that you will be familiar with the
inside of the K3S and you will not hesitate to add whatever additional
options you might want later.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/13/2016 12:28 PM, Tom Brohl wrote:
> Hello Elecraft subscribers,
>
>              I've been a ham for quite some time as a Technician class 
> using 2-meter. I'm retired now with more time for my hobbies.
>
> I'll be taking my General class exam soon and moving on to HF.
>
> I've built many Heath kits in the day, so the Elecraft kits are 
> striking my interest.
>
> I'm trying to configure a K3s kit and would sure like some help from 
> you experienced hams.
>
>

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