[Elecraft] Pros / Cons of Selling K3/P3 and Just Using a KX3

[Bill Fenech]

i'm interested in this topic as well. can folks cc me as well on replies?

73
Bill, AI6JZ

On Fri, May 13, 2016 at 1:20 PM, Joel Black <joel.b.black at gmail.com> wrote:

> Good grief… I left off that I enjoy my SKCC membership too. So, add CW to
> the list of modes. Not sure where my mind is / was.
>
> 73,
> Joel - W4JBB
>
> > On May 13, 2016, at 15:02, Joel Black <joel.b.black at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I am seriously thinking of selling my K3/P3 combo and just using my KX3
> (and purchasing the PX3).
> >
> > My interests over the years have changed. I am only a casual chaser of
> DX (I already have my DXCC) and SOTA summits. I enjoy digital modes(mostly
> RTTY, Olivia, and the JT modes). I only occasionally check into nets of any
> sort.
> >
> > I no longer want a hobby that keeps me inside. Even though I live in the
> humid Southeast, I am finding that I enjoy getting outside more and more.
> My day job has me sitting behind a desk on a computer looking at three
> screens for eight hours a day. I no longer want that for my amateur radio
> hobby and I find myself migrating as much as possible to mountain bike
> trails.
> >
> > Some of the pros for using the KX3:
> >
> > compact and portable
> > operates on internal batteries
> > very robust transceiver with a very good receiver
> > dual-watch mode without the need for a second receiver
> > any others I haven’t thought of?
> >
> > Some cons for using the KX3:
> >
> > No diversity receive - although I don’t use this on my K3 even though it
> has the second receiver
> > digital modes (other than RTTY and PSK31/63) require you to connect and
> reconnect the speakers and mic connections (although GM4JJJ and others have
> shown me ways to fix this)
> > limited number of macros (although the PX3 can add macros to the KX3) -
> I run OS X so the Windows suite won’t work for me
> > Only 15 W max output (although I much prefer QRP operating)
> > any others I haven’t thought of?
> >
> > Opinions / thoughts are encouraged. Please reply direct to
> joelbblack at gmail.com <mailto:joelbblack at gmail.com> to keep list volume
> down.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Joel - W4JBB
>
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