[Elecraft] K3s vs KX3 Quedtion

[John W2XS]

Here are some things that mattered to me when thinking about the KX3 vs. K3
for home use:

Features that the K3/K3S has that the KX3/KX2 does not have:

1. No messy cables on the desk. This gives a cleaner look to the operating
position (IMO).
2. Coverage of the AM broadcast band as well as full shortwave coverage.
Important to me to reduce (someday) the need for other radios.
3. Excellent roofing filters. I don't know how the KX3 roofing filter system
compares to the K3 xtal filters.  But dialing down the selectivity to under
200 Hz and having that 200 Hz xtal filter click in is an awesome experience.
4. Built-in low-noise amplifier for 12, 10, and 6 meters. 
5. Full-featured second receiver option. Diversity reception is amazing.

The KX2 vs. KX3 decision revolved mostly around size, 160 and 6 meters,
roofing filter, and 12 vs. 15 watts. The block diagrams are very similar.

I have the K3 for home use (upgraded to "almost" a K3S). Since giving my K2
to my brother, I now have a KX2 for portable/QRP work.  I am happy (but do
miss the sound and looks of the K2).

73, John W2XS

KX1 (S/N 015) w/KXPD1, KXAT1, KXB30 (The one in the QST review)
KX2 (S/N 1234)
K1 (S/N 2191) 40, 30, 20, 15, NB, Tuner,  Battery, Backlight, Stand
K2 (S/N 1116) w/KAT2, KSB2, K160RX, KIO2, KBT2, KNB2, KAF2, FDIMP (Built by
Sherwood Eng)
T4X (S/N 11116) (Just a coincidence)
K3/100 (S/N 919) w/KAT3,KRX3, KBPF3, KUSB, KFL3A-200, 500, 2.7k, AM, FM,
PR6-10, P3
HexKey (S/N 113)
DL1, BL1, BL2, N-gen, XG1, W1, BNC-MM
AX1 (soon!)





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