Suggest to get a copy of Fred Cady's book on the K3 -- he goes through all the options, and explains how it all works in easy-to-understand language.
73, Matt VK2RQ > On 16 Sep 2014, at 8:01 am, Don Wilhelm <[email protected]> wrote: > > Zane, > > I assume you are asking about the K3. The KX3 is easier because the option > set is smaller, so I will confine my comments to the K3. > > I believe the information on what comes with the basic K3 can be deciphered > from the description on the Elecraft website and looking at the list of > options. If it is listed as an option, it is not included with the basic K3. > There is one roofing filter, and that is the 5 pole 2.7 kHz filter. > The basic K3 is an all mode, 160 through 6 meter transceiver delivering 12 > watts power output. > > What you need/want for options is going to depend on your operating > preferences and desires. Let me try to help you with your choice of options: > > -- Do you want to use it for SWL as well as ham band use? Then the KBPF3 and > either the 6 kHz or 13 kHz roofing filter would be valuable for that use. > -- Are you going to want FM or AM transmit? A yes answer will require you to > order the 13 kHz roofing filter for FM and while the 13 kHz filter can be > used for AM transmit, if that is your regular operation, I suggest using the > 6 kHz filter for AM. > -- Do you want the 100 watt output level? The KPA3 should be on your order > list. > What antennas do you have or want to have? If they are all resonant, you > will not need the KAT3, but if you are going to need an antenna tuner, the > internal wide range KAT3 would be desirable. > -- Do you already have a microphone that is wired for either the Kenwood > pinout or the Elecraft? If not, you may want to order the Elecraft MH2/3 > microphone. > -- Is your operating and operating goals for casual operation? Then the > above may provide the K3 option set that you will need. > -- If you will be doing contesting and/or DXing where there are many strong > signals adjacent to the station you want to copy, then you will want more > narrow roofing filters - You may want to study the K3 FAQ on roofing filters > at http://www.elecraft.com/K3/Roofing_Filters.htm before making a decision, > or alternately, use the K3 with the basic 2.7 kHz filter for a time before > deciding the DSP filter widths you tend to use in crowded band conditions and > then order the roofing filters that are closest to those widths. > -- Are you going to be working a lot of DX while using SPLIT? If so, then > you will find the KRX3 subRX to be useful - you can hear the DX in one ear > and the pileup in the other so you can decide when to call and on or near the > last frequency the DX was listening. > -- Do you anticipate working weak signals that are subject to fading? Then > the KRX3 used in diversity mode can assist with the fading. > -- Do you want a pan-adapter display? The Elecraft P3 will give you that, > and with the P3SVGA option, you can display both the spectrum display and the > waterfall on a large SVGA display. > -- Do you want a 600 watt transceiver with an amplifier that follows the K3? > If so, the KPA500 will give you that capability. > -- If you order the KPA500, then the antenna tuner question comes again -- if > your antennas need a tuner, the KAT500 may be the answer for you. > > As you can see, many of the answers to your question depend on your operating > practices and desires as well as the other features of your station such as > antennas. > > I hope the above list has been of help to you in deciding on your particular > K-Line configuration. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > >> On 9/15/2014 5:16 PM, Zane D. Clark wrote: >> I hate to be so stupid, but is there a link somewhere that goes over the >> options available and what comes with the basic order? For the life of me I >> can't seem to figure it out. >> >> [email protected] >> KK6GTA > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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] ______________________________________________________________ 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]
