[Elecraft] KX3 Option Advice Wanted

[Paul Jewell]

On 02/05/2022 17:47, Eric Garner wrote:
> I have a KX3 fully loaded (KXFL3, KXAT3, KXBC3, KX3-2M) the only one I
> would skip if I had to do it over is the KXBC3. The NiMH batteries just
> don't have the oomph to justify adding them for me and having the RTC
> doesn't really matter to me, your needs might be different. I just use an
> external LiFePO4 pack for power.

My KX3 isn't fully loaded, but does have the KXBC3 fitted. Like Eric, if 
I was buying it again, I wouldn't bother with this board. As it is, I 
power the radio with an external LiFePO4 pack. I also don't _need_ to 
RTC, but I suppose it is useful to see the time for the log.

I wish I had the internal tuner fitted - I have heard nothing but good 
about it. I have an external T1 which has developed a fault, so I bought 
an N7DDC ATU-10 from banggood to keep me going until I have an 
opportunity to troubleshoot the T1. It is quite a statement on the 
current world situation that I can buy a very capable QRP tuner for less 
than the repair costs for my T1 and get it from China in less than two 
weeks!

Enjoy your KX3 when you get it - it's a fantastic radio!