[Elecraft] KX-3

[Mike Dodd]

On 5/31/2016 11:40 AM, Mike Kasrich wrote:
> Has anyone put together a KX-3 kit. Is any more or less involved that
> putting together a K-3?

I assembled both. The K3 is more involved than the KX3, but both were 
straightforward. The instructions and parts lists are top-notch for both 
rigs.

> Anyone use a KX-3 in a contest and interfaced
> with N1MM+? Any quirks/tips?

Yes to both. Both play very well with N1MM+. I haven't noticed any 
quirks. On SSB contests with non-variable exchanges (i.e., no serial 
number), I recorded messages in the KX3's two DVR memories. This allowed 
me to operate in one mode (e.g., S&P or run), but I needed more DVR 
memories to record messages for the opposite mode. The K3s has more DVR 
memories, so I expect to be able to use four of them.

I did NOT record .wav files and play them through the rig for total 
voice automation. I don't like the typical pause between spoken letters 
and numerals. W....1....A....W   FIVE NINE  NUMBER....THREE....SEVEN....TWO

If I could get rid of the pauses, I could use the K3s built-in USB sound 
card. The KX3 doesn't have one, so I'd need an external audio interface 
or sound card if I wanted total voice automation with that rig.

My KX3 currently is in storage, and is not for sale.

Hope this helps.

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73, Mike N4CF
Louisa County, VA USA
Elecraft K3s/100
Carolina Windom up 45'
http://n4cf.mdodd.com