Ron, I'd strongly recommend getting the KXPD3 paddle. I did NOT order it initially and only ordered it AFTER I got my KX3 (SN 112). The KXPD3 is a big improvement over the KX1 paddle which I had already used with a friend's KX1 and didn't like. The light weight and compact size of the KXPD3 are bonuses. I really like it and think it is a great addition to the KX3 if you have any thought of using the KX3 in the field. The ability to configure the KX3 to use the KXPD3 as a hand key is nice for participating in SKCC events. It is very easy to use as a hand key.
Hope this helps. 73, BILL W4RK KX3 (SN112) On Jun 15, 2012, at 8:38 PM, Ronald Nutter wrote: > Put myself on the waiting list for a KX3. Hope to have it in the > August/September timeframe. > > In the meantime, I am starting to put together a ultra-portable kit > that > will allow me to operate from just about anywhere. > Since I will be flying quite a bit at times, I am starting with a > Pelican 1470 case to protect the KX3 and the other items needed for > operation. > > Since I may be restricted at times to operating from a hotel room, I > have been looking at a collapsible antenna such as the MFJ-1840T, etc > for each of the bands I may want to work. Since I hope to be able to > purchase the auto-tuner option by the time my number comes up, I > figured > on throwing in a roll of wire for when I can operate outside. Would > like to see what other options those of you who already have KX3's > have > had good luck with. Depending on conditions/where I will be operating > from, I might switch antennas because I can if for no other reason. > > Havent decided on getting the Iambic Paddle or not. Dont do a lot of > operating on CW but might change that. > > Suggestions ? > > Ron > KA4KYI > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
