Tom, The K3S kit version is a lot of fun to build. My experience here: http://www.n8ik.net/kitbuilding.php 73, Ian N8IK s/n 10111
-----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2016 15:56 To: Tom Brohl <[email protected]>; [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3s pre-purchase question Tom, Your HF operating aspirations will tell you which options will be best for your K3S. Since you will be a newcomer to HF, I would suggest you start with the basic 100 watt K3S until you discover what you really want and develop your HF operating style. With your antenna situation, I would suggest that you add the KAT3 internal antenna tuner. If your operation on 2 meters will be mostly FM, then stick with your current FM gear. If you want to operate FM and/or AM with the K3S, you will need the 13 kHz filter. Yes, order the K3S kit, it is no solder, but plenty of exercise with a screwdriver. The main advantage is that you will be familiar with the inside of the K3S and you will not hesitate to add whatever additional options you might want later. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/13/2016 12:28 PM, Tom Brohl wrote: > Hello Elecraft subscribers, > > I've been a ham for quite some time as a Technician class > using 2-meter. I'm retired now with more time for my hobbies. > > I'll be taking my General class exam soon and moving on to HF. > > I've built many Heath kits in the day, so the Elecraft kits are > striking my interest. > > I'm trying to configure a K3s kit and would sure like some help from > you experienced hams. > > ______________________________________________________________ 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] ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2016.0.7442 / Virus Database: 4522/11624 - Release Date: 02/14/16 ______________________________________________________________ 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]
