[Elecraft] Augment KX3 or buy K3?

[Edward R Cole]

Well, I bought my K3/10 in 2010 before the KX3 was available, then 
bought the KX3 when it was offered.  Both are 12w radios so I added a 
KXPA100 which can be driven by either radio.  I would lean toward the 
KXPA100 if I only had the KX3.  If you later want a K3S you could get 
the K3S/10 and also use it with the KXPA100.

That would be a little more expensive than buying a K3S/100, but 
allows you to run 100w with the KX3.  I am setting up my KX3 + 
KXPA100 for mobile use where the smaller footprint of the KX3 works 
much better at the dash of the truck.

I have no opinion on the PX3 as I have sw for panadaptor use with my 
LP-Pan and K3.  PX3 would be nice for use without need of computer 
with the KX3.

BTW I have very comparable performance of my K3 and KX3 on 20m 
(casual use on Elecraft Net).  I do no contesting or HF DX which the 
K3S is probably better for.

73, Ed - KL7UW
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