I¹ve made the decision to buy a K3, but before I do, I would like to solicit
some recommendations from you. I¹ve been out of ham radio for a long time
and am finally getting back into it. My initial plan is to operate SSB for
fun and contests. Over time, I hope to get back to CW and possibly look at
some of the other operating modes. I don¹t have the budget for a fully
loaded K3, but given the nature of the radio, I thought I could add more as
needed. What I¹m looking at right now is the basic 100 watt K3 with the ATU
and possibly the 1.8KHz filter for contesting. What do you think?
>>>>I would go with the 2.7 filter and use the BW control to do what you want.
>>>>Remember, these filters are roofing filters and not conventional filter
>>>>like we use to have. Most of the filtering is done in software. Instead
>>>>of the 1.8 filter, I would spend filter money on a 500 Hz roofing filter.
>>>>Works great.
Also, I would like to ask for your suggestions for power supply, microphone,
and speaker. My last rig was a Yaesu FT980 with all of the former items
included as part of the matched set, so I have no direct experience with any
of them outside of Yaesu.
>>>>>Astron 35 (any variation). Or, you can use a switching supply. I have
>>>>>used an SS-30 to run the K3.. Speakers: I like some old 4 ohm Motorola
>>>>>communication speakers, but if you search the archives you will find a
>>>>>wealth of information on what people are using. Searching is easy. Go to
>>>>>the Elecraft web site and you can get to the archives of this reflector.
>>>>>Microphone: Just about any Kenwood will work. I use a Heil Pro Set when
>>>>>I am on SSB, but I operate mostly CW and RTTY.
I have a basic K3/100 with the ATU and a 500 Hz Filter. Works great for me.
Lee - K0WA
Please feel free to make any other suggestions you think are important. I¹m
really looking forward to get back into radio, and the K3 looks like the
perfect way to do it.
Thanks.
73,
Chuck Teeter (KE9CE)
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