Well I have had a long think about the KX3 and all the accessories. I tried to be objective and of course I had to consider all my priorities and operating habits.
The end result being I sold the KX3 yesterday and will stick with my much used K-Line. Elecraft make terrific gear but not everything they produce is a perfect match for everyone. Some base their choices on cost while others don't. Many of us dive in simply because of the quality and support and they go hand in hand. To me, that is the primary reason I don't shop other brands but of course that is my decision. 73 Gary On 19 June 2013 10:31, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <k...@coldrockshotbrooms.com>wrote: > Just for what it's worth..... > > I assume most of us talking about the KXPA100 have KX3's -- and that we > chose the KX3 over the FT-817. > > I started looking at the FT-817, and jumped pretty quickly to the KX3, > even though adding all the options (except the paddles) made the KX3 more > than a bit more expensive. > > The amp looks good. > > -- Lynn > > On 6/18/2013 12:55 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: > >> It looks like the KXPA100 is priced fairly among market peers. And then, >> added to that is the gold seal quality of Elecraft. Maybe the perception >> of a lower price is the main fault here. I will probably not get this >> amplifier right away since I prefer QRP with the KX3. I do have the KPA500 >> and I think that the KX3 can drive that to a reasonable QRO signal. >> Haven't tried that yet though. >> >> PEH's iPad >> >> On Jun 18, 2013, at 12:49 PM, Walter Underwood <wun...@wunderwood.org> >> wrote: >> >> The Ten-Tec and the Elecraft are very close in price. >>> >>> Ten-Tec 418: $785 >>> Elecraft KXPA100: $749 (assembled) >>> >>> wunder >>> K6WRU >>> >>> On Jun 18, 2013, at 12:38 PM, Doug Turnbull wrote: >>> >>> Dear OMs and Yls, >>>> I do not wish to be a traitor but perhaps the Ten-Tec model 418 at >>>> $800 >>>> and an external antenna tuner if required is more affordable. I will >>>> use >>>> my K3 for QRO and so am not too bothered but this amplifier is pricy. >>>> Then >>>> again Elecraft is the new Collins. >>>> >>>> The Italian amplifier mentioned is not something I would want near >>>> me. >>>> I am not knocking Italian equipment as I have an Expert 2K - FA which I >>>> like. The KL amplifier though is a no no. >>>> >>>> 73 Doug EI2CN >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.**net<elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> >>>> [mailto:elecraft-bounces@**mailman.qth.net<elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net>] >>>> On Behalf Of Jim Brown >>>> Sent: 18 June 2013 18:49 >>>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QRP >>>> >>>> On 6/18/2013 11:27 AM, Richard Thorpe wrote: >>>> >>>>> 100W amp with tuner. Ouch! around $1300.00 >>>>> >>>> My arithmetic says $1,000 as kits for the amp and tuner. +$100 factory >>>> built. These kits are so simple, and the components are factory tested, >>>> so it's silly not to take advantage of the discount. Likewise, the KX3 >>>> is $900 as a kit. If you're going to backpack with it or use it with >>>> random wires, you'll want the QRP tuner, $170, and the paddle $130. >>>> >>>> Add the cost of the KX3 and it's still a LOT less than a K3, AND you >>>> have both a world class 100W transceiver, a world class 10W rig for >>>> backpacking, or to throw in your carry-on for various trips. And you >>>> can use the KX3 as a "mobile head" with the 100W amp buried in the trunk >>>> or under a seat. Or you can put the KX3 on a desktop and the 100W amp >>>> under the desk. >>>> >>>> 73, Jim K9YC >>>> ______________________________**______________________________**__ >>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>> Home: >>>> http://mailman.qth.net/**mailman/listinfo/elecraft<http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htm<http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> >>>> Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net <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<http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htm<http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> >>>> Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>> >>> -- >>> Walter Underwood >>> wun...@wunderwood.org >>> >>> >>> >>> ______________________________**______________________________**__ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: >>> http://mailman.qth.net/**mailman/listinfo/elecraft<http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htm<http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> >>> Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net <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<http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htm<http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> >> Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net <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<http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.**htm<http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> > Post: mailto:elecr...@mailman.qth.**net <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- *Gary - VK1ZZ Skype: Gary.VK1ZZ http://www.qsl.net/vk1zz Motorhome Portable The Shack* *Elecraft K3 P3 Panadapter KPA500FT KAT500FT** * ______________________________________________________________ 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
