Hi all!!
I'm preparing to purchase the KX3 and PX3 kits. I'm planning on the ATU and Roofing filter options, as well as the battery charger and clock. I'm also planning on purchasing the Powerwerks switching PS and the power supply cable for the PX3. Initially, I plan to use the system as a QRP CW/Phone (mostly CW) rig. This will supplement my main 100w rig (and IC-746 Pro). Hopefully, the sensitivity of the receiver will help out during phone and CW contesting as well!. During The winter months here in Michigan the KX3 will stay in my station, and come summer I'm hoping to operate from various locations here in Traverse City. I want to be sure that I order all of the parts that I need so that once the kits are built, I can get on with the fun on the air. As far as I understand it, I'll need: *Main Items:* KX3 Kit PX3 Kit Power Supply for KX3 Powerpole terminated cable for above. Power Supply for PX3 *Connectors:* All of my antenna feed lines terminate with PL259 connectors. My research suggests that I'll need a BNC Male to SO239 adapter, as well as (for convenience) a right angle BNC-BNC connector. Is a right angle male BNC to SO239 connector available? That would be ideal. I'm waffling on the paddles, as I have 2 beautiful sets of brass K8RA P-4 and P-3 paddles to use in the shack. Probably a later purchase. I do have a question, however, regarding the charger. Will the internal charger charge LiPo batteries or only NiMH? Can LiPo batteries be used in the unit if charged with an external charger? I'll also need cabling to connect to my Windows 10/7 computer; I think this comes with the unit but thought I'd better check. Thanks for all of your advice and experience with the KX3! I'm excited! Mark KD8EDC ______________________________________________________________ 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]
