Mike, I have just finished my K3 kit, and learning how to use it, but I think the options are very easy to put in at any time. They are well thought out, and instructions are VERY clear whether all are added at the initial build, or if they are added later. One question I would ask is have you been runing the 570 at 10w or less?? I think if you are used to the 100w output, you might want to seriously consider the 100w amp as you build the kit. I too started to build the 10w version, as I have a very low drive Alpha amplifier, but find I would have been disappointed had I not put in the 100w amp in the initial build. I find myself satisfied with the barefoot rig in a lot of my operations. However, I did not buy the ATU, since I am restricted to my 160m wire, fed with ladder line and tuned with an external tuner until I get my quad back up. Ice storms are not a quad's best friend, hi. That helped me keep the cost down. I did add the KBPF3 as I enjoy SWLing (I am listening to the Voice of Vietnam as I type this, hi). I find the receiver to be OUTSTANDING, and the AM Sync mode to be very good for shortwave listening. You WILL enjoy the build. Inventory before you start, take frequent breaks, and read the manual that you can download before the kit arrives if you can, Mike. It pays dividends in the end. 73, Don, WB5HAK
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