That's the sort of thing I was thinking.. I *really* don't anticipate going
higher than 100 watts.. and will try the tripod antennas they have available
in all probability, and look into building a motorized magnetic loop in all
likelihood. (I can put nylon straps around the wooden beam holding up the
second floor here.. and move the 2 meter somewhere.. perhaps to the front of
the apartment, hanging from the light outside..<G>
I was looking at ground loops - the only problem there would be RF levels if
a cat or goose decided to get nosey. (I don't want to injure the critters,
and don't want nosey kids playing with the antenna, naturally. A tripod
antenna can find its way into the storage room easily... a Mag Loop? Get it
up to the 6 or 7 foot level, and hope no one yanks on it.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Josh Fiden" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 6:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options?
Considering you're initially running SSB with compromised antennas, I
would definitely look at K3-100 and not run QRP. You don't need any filter
to start besides the stock 2.7 or 8-pole 2.8kHz, the DSP will do the rest
until you know what you want to do and where you want improved
performance. As W0MU correctly noted, you can always add whatever you
want. This is a great feature of the K3! You will want an antenna tuner,
either the internal KAT3, or if you want the option of running more power
later, you might consider putting the cost of the KAT3 into a KAT500 which
accomplishes the same thing but accommodates up to 1KW. Alternately, if
you anticipate wanting to load up a wet noodle (possible in an apartment),
some external tuners will give you more flexibility. Last, my favorite
bargain headset Yamaha CM100 and you're in business!
Welcome to HF!
73,
Josh W6XU
On 5/27/2013 3:12 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
The good thing is you can add stuff later, if you need it.
I would start out with a CW filter/RTTY Filter, 100 watts and the tuner.
If you plan to xmit FM or AM you will need the appropriate filter. The
Xvter board is nice if you use receiving antennas. The sub Rcv is great
if you like to tune multiple bands at the same time. If you want general
coverage then you will need that module.
The kits are fairly simplistic to build. The boards are built and
tested. It is a matter of building the case around the parts. I enjoyed
building both of mine and my amp. They really don't take too long to
build. If you don't have the time then have Elecraft build it, the
additional cost is reasonable.
If you are into QRP then look at the KX3.
Mike W0MU
On 5/27/2013 3:51 PM, Bill Blomgren wrote:
I've built LOTS of electronics over the years... but frankly I'm not
sure I have enough time to build a K3.. (which is what I'm currently
looking at..) - or a KX3.
My problem: deciding which options will be useful. I've never "done"
hf... I've been a broadcaster (with 20kw into 4" heliax with an antenna
"way up thereeeeee.." or a pile of verticals that I never have to touch
because the tuning was done correctly N years ago.... I had the Tech
for 2 months, and with my background splurged on taking both the general
and extra.. and somehow managed to pass both. (Thanks to the DurHamFest
and their VE's!)
I'm not sure what will be needed at this point. Right now, I don't 'do'
code. Never learned it. I will eventually pick it up, but not right at
first... Computer? but of course... That's the sort of stuff I do for a
living, so morse from keyboard? No issue. Reading what comes back? The
computer can handle that.
Pactor? Shoot.. I'm a tcp/ip junkie... it's not IP, but it is a packet
from point A to someplace else.. Can do.
Other that that.. I'm really not sure what options will be required in a
100 watt/living in an apartment with resulting ugly antenna issue world
will need. Obviously the antenna tuner, but what else is everyone
finding useful. (I can skip the 2 meter add on for the time being...
probably can find a 6 meter antenna I can fudge into functionality..
SOMETHING for 20 to 6 meters perhaps...or 20 through 10... Again, not
sure what will be needed.
Naturally, if you ask Elecraft, you will get a system with every
possible bell and whistle.. but.... is it all something a newb will use?
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