[Elecraft] Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

[Edward R Cole]

I initially bought a K3/10 (10w version) in 2010, which I really like 
and is the prime radio used for eme with transverters.

But I originally had both a FT-847 (very good for VHF & UHF, but 
lousy on HF) and a FT-817 (bought primarily to use portable on 144 
with my mw equipment but also got used for satellite and local 
FM).  I never used it on HF much.

When the KX3 came out I looked it over as candidate to replace the 
FT-817.  The 2M module helped to convince me.  I now use it a lot for 
6m, finding its internal preamp makes it at least equal to the 
K3+PR6.  I also use it on HF as much as I use the K3.

My final piece of equipment is the KXPA-100 which I can use with 
either radio.  I recently used the KX3+KXPA-100 on 6m during the ARRL 
VHF Contest, while I ran my K3 with 144 and 222 transverters and 
separate amplifiers.  the KX3 sitting on 6m lets me monitor for 
openings while using the K3 doing other stuff.

Latest project is installing both KX3 and KXPA-100 wiring into my new 
F250 Ford truck.  Install is designed for rapid install or removal of 
the equipment with permanent wiring in the truck.  Normally still use 
both in the shack.

73, Ed - KL7UW
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