[Elecraft] Options for KX3

[Phil Wheeler]

I agree on the Mic and ATU, Phil. Not using an 
outboard ATU is a good thing for portability, and 
the Mic is a very good one.

The filter is also a good thing to have especially 
if you are near strong signals, so I'd get that, 
too. Internal batteries: Depends on if you plan to 
always carry external power source or not.

73, Phil W7OX

On 3/19/16 9:16 AM, Barry LaZar wrote:
> Phil,
>     I would order the radio with mic and ATU. 
> There are only 2 more real options, an 
> additional filter and realtime clock with 
> battery charger. I have all of it in mine plus a 
> few 3rd party supplied options, however, I don't 
> use the internal batteries and clock nor the 
> additional filter as I use the 8KHz receive 
> offset. everything else is already included. 
> Even though you own an LDG ATU, I would still 
> recommend the built in ATU. It is more flexible 
> and is integrated nicely as a part of the system.
>
>
> 73,
> Barry
> K3NDM
>
>
>
> ------ Original Message ------
> From: "Phillip Zminda" <phil-z at comcast.net>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: 3/19/2016 8:48:08 AM
> Subject: [Elecraft] Options for KX3
>
>> I am considering selling off my FLEX-1500 and 
>> Ten-Tec Argonaut VI to buy a KX3. It will 
>> mostly be used for vacations, Field Day or park 
>> and backyard portable. I will mostly use 
>> resonant antennas and do have an LDG Z-11Pro 
>> tuner (has internal batteries) which could be 
>> used, so not sure about the internal tuner and 
>> may eventually get the amp too. I mostly 
>> operate CW and some WSPR/JT-65HF and have a 
>> portable paddle. What options will I need for 
>> my types of operating? I am trying to not max 
>> out my budget.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Phil N3ZP