On Tue,3/7/2017 1:13 PM, George Thornton wrote:
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.
I generally agree with that advice. But there are other things that a K3 can provide that the KX3 cannot, like a real second RX with a separate input to do diversity RX. Switching from a digital mode to SSB or CW is far easier with the K3. The question you have to ask is "what sort of operating do I want to do?" The KX3 is clearly the choice for a ham who does general operating, portable operating, mobile operating, and operating from home. You want the 100W amp when you're mobile, and maybe at home.
Also, don't consider ONLY the K3S -- a used K3 that comes up for sale here is a great option. I've chosen to hang on to my early s/n K3s and have simply added the new synth and the new transceiver board that gives me the two-stage preamp. That's at least 90% of the difference between a K3 and K3S, and at a significantly lower cost.
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