Here are some things that mattered to me when thinking about the KX3 vs. K3 for home use:
Features that the K3/K3S has that the KX3/KX2 does not have: 1. No messy cables on the desk. This gives a cleaner look to the operating position (IMO). 2. Coverage of the AM broadcast band as well as full shortwave coverage. Important to me to reduce (someday) the need for other radios. 3. Excellent roofing filters. I don't know how the KX3 roofing filter system compares to the K3 xtal filters. But dialing down the selectivity to under 200 Hz and having that 200 Hz xtal filter click in is an awesome experience. 4. Built-in low-noise amplifier for 12, 10, and 6 meters. 5. Full-featured second receiver option. Diversity reception is amazing. The KX2 vs. KX3 decision revolved mostly around size, 160 and 6 meters, roofing filter, and 12 vs. 15 watts. The block diagrams are very similar. I have the K3 for home use (upgraded to "almost" a K3S). Since giving my K2 to my brother, I now have a KX2 for portable/QRP work. I am happy (but do miss the sound and looks of the K2). 73, John W2XS KX1 (S/N 015) w/KXPD1, KXAT1, KXB30 (The one in the QST review) KX2 (S/N 1234) K1 (S/N 2191) 40, 30, 20, 15, NB, Tuner, Battery, Backlight, Stand K2 (S/N 1116) w/KAT2, KSB2, K160RX, KIO2, KBT2, KNB2, KAF2, FDIMP (Built by Sherwood Eng) T4X (S/N 11116) (Just a coincidence) K3/100 (S/N 919) w/KAT3,KRX3, KBPF3, KUSB, KFL3A-200, 500, 2.7k, AM, FM, PR6-10, P3 HexKey (S/N 113) DL1, BL1, BL2, N-gen, XG1, W1, BNC-MM AX1 (soon!) -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ ______________________________________________________________ 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]
