Just because the KX3 is small and light does not mean it would not be an ideal home rig.
Most of the subscribers to this email list appear to be pretty serious, competent, first class operators who are able to take full advantage of the features and abilities of the K3. The other 99.95% of the operators in the world, including me, would not be slowed down or disadvantaged very much with a K1 for QRP CW or a tricked out K2 / 100 watts for a home rig. There is a real difference in price. The KX3 / 10 watts is $900 as a kit and $1,000 ready to go. Compare this to $1,550 & $1,750 for a K3 / 10, kit or ready to go. The cost of the 100 watt amp and tuner for the KX3 should be comparable to the 100 watt amp and tuner for the K3. Save $650 by buying the KX3 and lose the opportunity to have a second, independent receiver; have performance numbers that are lower, but not significantly lower; miss out on some other add-ons that may not be all that important; and smile all the way to the bank. Mark, NØOKS ______________________________________________________________ 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
