Well, that all depends on what your interests are. I bought my K3 about 1 year ago having been QRT for many years. At first I thought I would operate QRP so I didn't initially purchase the 100W option. Later I decided that I wanted 100 Watts so I added that option. I mostly work CW or Digital Modes so I didn't bother to buy the FM and AM filters but I did buy the 400 and 250 8 pole filters which are simply great. If you like SSB you might want to look into the Digital Voice Recorder. Are you into contesting? If so consider buying the sub-receiver so that you can listen in two places at the same time! Great idea. Are you interested in listening on the non-ham shortwave bands? Then get the general coverage receive option. How about your antenna. Does it need a tuner to operate effectively? Then by all means get the automatic internal ATU which comes with a second antenna input. Do you need 2 Meters? Then consider buying the internal 2 meter module with the required interface. The beauty of the K3 is that it can be made to your specific requirements and you certainly don't have to get all the options at once. Try them one at a time! If you are at all handy and like putting things together then you should consider getting the kit instead of the assembled version. I can't begin to tell you of the immense sense of accomplishment you will experience when you flip the switch and have the K3 come alive.
73, N2SO Charles R. Tropp ________________________________ From: W4PV <w...@comcast.net> To: elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Mon, January 11, 2010 1:35:30 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Want to buy a K3 Hello, I am considering purchasing a K3 but looking on the web site dizzies my head with all the available extras. What elective boards should I consider purchasing to enhance the functionality of the K3. This unit will go with my ageing FT1000MP. Thank you, Patrick, W4PV Tennessee ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
