Sorry, forgot to include a link: http://www.ke7x.com/
73, Matt VK2RQ > On 16 Sep 2014, at 8:14 am, Matt VK2RQ <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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]
