The KX3 as a "base station" doesn't mean it's as good as a K3 for heavy duty contesting etc., but rather, it can serve that role.
When the modules are available, hang a 100 watt amp or 2 meter capability on it, hook up your favorite paddle and external amplified speakers, a computer and panadapter display, etc. The add-ons and extra wires shouldn't matter, since it's sitting in a shack, not being portable. So far, seems like a K3 would fit the role better. But now... disconnect things and take it portable. Won't work so well with the K3. I enjoy the KX3 for what it is, not for what it isn't, and I think Elecraft has been fair in their descriptions. Since mine arrived, it's been my base station rig, and I'm using the built-in speaker and built-in paddles, and loving it. --Andrew, NV1B Maineware.net .. > So where did Elecraft market the KX3 as a base station radio? Well, it was > mentioned several times here and on the KX3 mailing lists by Eric and Wayne > themselves during the last 15 month' since introducing the radio. That was > one of the reasons why I bought my KX3 as I wanted K3-like performance in a > small package as the KX3 is that can be used portable but also be used at > home with big antennas, i.e. in contests. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
