I have had the opportunity to work both options on Field Day. The KX3 is a nice rig and it performs very well. When you add the amplifier and PX3 you have a completely workable setup that has the added advantage of extreme portability.
However, the K3s has a number of features and capabilities that don't come with the KX3. You have greater options for filters, dual receivers, digital modes, etc. The P3 has a larger screen, and it can connect to an external monitor. The KX3 by comparison has relatively weak audio and would benefit from either amplified speakers or headphones. I would say that if you are considering contesting, then the K3s is the way to go. IF all you want is casual use, the KX3 with amplifier is plenty of radio. From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Gareth - M5KVK Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 12:55 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] Augment KX3 or buy K3? Hi all I am in the fortunate position of having some money to spend upgrading my station; however I'm torn between two options. I have a KX3 which I love and use a lot as a base station and also for SOTA. Generally, I operate with 5W max but there are occasions where I'd really like more power: but no more than 100W. My options at present seem to be: 1) Reserve the KX3 for SOTA and buy a K3S, (but nothing more I only have enough for a K3S) 2) Add a KXPA100 with ATU (and maybe a PX3) instead. If this were you with money burning a hole in your pocket, which of these two options would you go for? 73, Gareth - M5KVK ______________________________________________________________ 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]<mailto:[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]
