Hi Duane, Yes, I agree about the 100-watt amplifier option. A guy wouldn't have to use it if it wasn't needed, but if it is needed it will sure be nice to have it. So it indeed seems to be a prudent investment at this point, even if it adds more to the initial cost than I initially planned. I guess it also saves the trouble of adding it in later...
Thanks for the post. TB > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:57:20 -0700 > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3 > > Hi Tom, > I'm still running a barefoot K2 (cw only) with an amp I can add on when > needed. > After reading your last post (below) I agree with you that is sounds > like good logic to outfit yourself with a radio that you can immediately > have fun with. > So the SSB mode and additional CW mode sounds like it would support that > well. > On the question of whether to have more than QRP wattage, I can only > relate that I love to see the K2 working a station barefoot. > However, there are those times when I've connected with a station that > I'm really excited about, and that station is struggling to get reliable > copy. > Its wonderful at times like that to be able to flip a switch and bring > up my signal. > I had just that situation the other night and the station thanked me for > turning on the amp. > It might set your wallet back a little on the temporary. > But when you have it, you may be glad you opted for the 100-watts up > front. :) > > Duane - N1BBR > ______________________________________________________________ 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
