Ben, Based on your question, I am going to assume you are ham budget limited! BEWARE: my comments are biased, but I have nothing against the 897D.
Spring for the K3/10 if that is what you budget can stand right now. Add the KPA3 as funds are available, and then as you operate and find need (and budget), add extra filters and options purchase them at that time. You will have a 1st class expandable transceiver if you select the K3. Certainly you can get $3000 to $4000 tied up in the K3 if you order all the options and a full house of filters, but the starting price of $1395 will provide you with a great receiver and a 10 watt transmitter. Lots of contacts can be made at 10 watts (ask the QRP crowd about that). The K3/100 is only $500 more, so if you crave more power, that is a good first investment. The kit version is not difficult to assemble - just follow the manual instructions - if you have questions, ask on this reflector and you will likely get answers within minutes. 73, Don W3FPR Ben Ramler wrote: > Evening Group, > > Well here's a dilemma..... do I get an 897D or do I dive in and get a K3 > to start with than upgrade it from there. The thing that sticks out is that > K3 is light years ahead of the 897D. However I would have to get brand new > because the asking used price is such that no one is willing to work with me > on. > > thoughts? > > 73, > > Ben > > ______________________________________________________________ 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
