Cool. I have an external MFJ I can use. I just don't have the cash for it all. Just the 100w rig and sub RX is $3250 and I've already paid $80 or so for the 400hz filter from the reflector.. If I had the cash I'd buy the full setup stuffed with filters..etc..
The current plan for 160 is probably going to be a mag loop and a separate one for 30m. Right now my priority is 40/20/15 and/or wherever DX is. I'll definitely be posting /sharing my experience and first impressions. I've not seen a K3S build video so I may even take a vid or 3. ;) Jer -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bob McGraw - K4TAX Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 1:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S Semi firm plan I've noticed with my K3S when operating with a SWR of greater than 2.5 : 1 the power output does take a dive downward. While I use an external tuner, it would make sense to have and use the internal ATU in certain applications. While resonant antennas are best, I operate 160M and 80M and due to the bandwidth, some means getting SWR to reasonable value across the band sure seems reasonable. I find the internal tuner does and excellent job resolving a match with these bands. 73 Bob, K4TAX K3S s/n 10,163 On 8/25/2015 9:31 AM, [email protected] wrote: > Ok, based on current funds the purchase at Shelby will most likely be as > listed unless there are further discounts. I've asked and they don't offer a > veteran or masonic discount. > > Purchase/Order: > K3S/100-K 100 W Transceiver, Kit > KRX3A-K High Performance Subreceiver for the K3S and K3 Kits > > * Already purchased a 400hz filter from a reflector participant. > Other - Dust covers from Rose for Rig and Bencher Key. > > Future: > Another 400hz filter > Pair of 200 or 250hz filters* I want to operate the rig for a while to see > what I actually want/need. > KAT3A-K Internal ATU with 2nd Ant. Jack for the K3S and K3 kits ** not > really sure I need this as I only plan to use resonant antenna's, we'll see > how sensitive the rig is. I've been told it will back off on power as SWR > rises. > P3-K Panadapter Kit for the K3S, K3 and other rigs ** for the time being > I'll use an SDR to view the band > Misc filters over time as needed. > > LOL, I'll be broke for a while but on the air. > > Jerry Moore > AE4PB, K3S SN# TBA > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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] ______________________________________________________________ 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]
