I've finally focused pretty much on what I want for my "main operating station". Until now, it's been pretty willy-nilly, with different pieces of equipment being switched on and off the main table. Since Elecraft's inception, I've been a big fan, and have all their radios--even two K2's. The K3 quickly replace my Orion II, but only recently did I actually sell that radio.
I love operating QRP, but I'm not a fanatic about it. So, recently I tinkered with a couple of amps. Nothing huge though. Now I think the new KPA-500 might just be the perfect solution. If that's not enough horsepower, then I'm just going to have to suffer the consequences! Antennas are really the secret, but I can't do much better than what I have. I have a P3 on order, and when I add the KPA-500, that should be worth a picture QSL card--at least it will if I clean up my operating table a bit! The real deal maker for me is that the new amp would cover 6 meters--a band I have become somewhat intrigued by. However, Elecraft has been typically silent about the price, and if they get too pricey, I'll back off and convert one of the old tube-types I have sitting around (unused!) for 6 meter use. I already have an ALS-600, converted to QSK (thanks to the FB mod from Phil Salas, AD5X, so my enthusiasm for the KPA-500 could evaporate quickly. I've also been eyeing the THP amps. Anyway, I'm kind of excited that I finally seem to be content with what I have, for the most part. I don't even lust over the big Icoms and Yaesus!. The K3 is all the radio I really need. I just want to accessorize it adequately, and I'll be done! Dave W7AQK ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
