Jim, The KX3's internal tuner will not do anything while you are using the KXPA100. The tuner is bypassed when the amp is in use. For an antenna "tuner" to do it's job, it must be positioned between the final amplifier and the antenna feedline. Or, (even better) at the feed point of the antenna itself. Therefore, the internal tuner of the KX3 is only in use when running the KX3 "barefoot".
Bruce N1RX -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of HREFAB Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 3:09 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] Px3 or KPA100? Ok, so if you were in the market for a new piece of Elecraft Technology (and who isn't?) what would you get? A KXPA100 amp or the new PX3 Panadapter? I've got my order in for hte Panadapter , but I'm wondering if I should throw a few more dollars on it and get the amp. This way I could sell my IC7000, and My Ft817 and clear up my desk and still have 100 watts available for those nights when QRP just isn't cutting it. As it stands now, I would like to be all Elecraft for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the superior (in my experience) capabilities of the Radio. Sure, eventually, I'll get both, but what would you guys opt for initially? If you chose the Amp, would you get the internal Antenna tuner or use the tuner in the KX3? 73 Jim Harvey /KD2FIP ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
