Dave,
For portable QRP operation, I would suggest that the KX3 is the optimum
solution.
It is all-mode, 160 through 6 meter coverage, and is rated at the top of
the Sherwood listing for receive performance. It is available either
factory built or as a no-solder kit.
If that is out of your c
Also, to catch a K2 sale here on this Elecraft list you must be quick and check
all the time. I don't recall seeing a posted K2 for-sale message that has gone
unanswered with a buy that very same day. Sure that probably happens but
it might be more rare.
73, phil, K7PEH
On Jun 25, 2014, at 8:26
You can often find a used K2 on ebay or preferably on this list for
substantially less than the kit price. Ebay may be a riskier proposition.
Still, you can probably fix minor problems yourself if you are so inclined.
Many are selling their K2 rigs having bought a KX3, but I still use mine
despite
Dave -
Do you feel up to building a kit? The K2 is a good radiofor this
experience. You can start small, with the 10-15 watt base CW only
transceiver, adding modules and functions (SSB, noise blanker,
automatic antenna coupler, 100-watt amplifierstage, etc.) as time and
budget permit. But
I am quite interested in seeing what all this interest in ELECRAFT line
of QRP transceivers is all about.
I am 60 yrs in Ham Radio ,and would like to hve some help in
obtaining one suitable to my needs . Like QRP'ing , portable
operating . If anyone has something for sale that wou
e
indeed!
TB
> Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012 10:58:12 -0700
> From: georgefrit...@yahoo.com
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3
>
> Yesterday I had a personal demo at Elecraft by Paul, their P3 engineer of the
> P3 SVG
, October 20, 2012 10:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3
Hello Tom,
I went back and forth on this toobuy a P3 and SVGA adapter or an LP-Pan.
I finally decided to go the P3 route for several reasons:
1) It's self contained and I don't have to tie up
..
> Thanks for the post.
> TB
>
>> Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2012 08:17:17 -0700
>> From: ke...@roadrunner.com
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3
>>
>> KF9QL wrote
>>> [...] so that I can use
h.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3
>
> KF9QL wrote
> > [...] so that I can use an LP-PAN and external monitor. [...] TB73, de
> > KF9QL
>
> One suggestion: you may want to consider the P3 (and if you really want the
> big screen, includ
KF9QL wrote
> [...] so that I can use an LP-PAN and external monitor. [...] TB73, de
> KF9QL
One suggestion: you may want to consider the P3 (and if you really want the
big screen, include the P3SVGA) instead of the LP-PAN. I assembled the
K3/100 and P3 combo a couple of weeks ago and all I can
Thanks to all who responded to my thread earlier this week. With your help
(especially Dwight, NS9I whose incredible shack I visited the other day), and
after a few conversations with David Shoaf at Elecraft, I have decided on a K3.
I finalized and placed the order today for the K3/100 unit, al
Both are fine rigs, and you would be happy with either, from an
operating point of view. I feeling is it all depends upon what your
goals in ham radio are - what do you want to be able to do. If you
might be doing portable, hiking, DXpeditons, traveling and yes, in the
car, I think the KX3 is the r
I used RUMped with native KX3 CW support for the AZ Qso Party and it works
really well. I also use it with RUMlog for daily use.
Bob AF9W
On Oct 17, 2012, at 12:12 PM, Ignacy wrote:
> Matt,
> Did you use a separate USB/serial cable? Perhaps, a third party will come
> with one USB/serial cab
;
> TB
>
>> From: bw...@fastmail.fm
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:57:20 -0700
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3
>>
>> Hi Tom,
>> I'm still running a barefoot K2 (cw only) with an amp I can add on
Matt,
Did you use a separate USB/serial cable? Perhaps, a third party will come
with one USB/serial cable that has extra wires, possibly with some small
circuits like yours, that do the radio connection, CW and PTT simultaneously
Rumlog does software CW with KX3 but I don't know how well.
Did you
planned. I guess it also saves the trouble of
adding it in later...
Thanks for the post.
TB
> From: bw...@fastmail.fm
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:57:20 -0700
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3
>
> Hi Tom,
> I&#x
On 18/10/2012, at 1:06 AM, Ignacy wrote:
> I own both K3 and KX3.
>
> K3 is mature radio. Works very well. But the design is a few years old.
>
> KX3 is new radio with new design.
> ...
> The contest programs
> cannot easily send CW without extra hardware (with exceptions).
I actually used N
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3
>
> Hi Tom,
> I'm still running a barefoot K2 (cw only) with an amp I can add on when
> needed.
> After reading your last post (below) I agree with you that is sounds
> like good logic to outfit yourself with a r
ted for the 100-watts up
front. :)
Duane - N1BBR
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Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:27:13 -0500
From: tom betka
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3
To:
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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Thanks Ph
Ed, what PA kit did you build?
73 de AF9W
Bob
KX3 #1736
On Oct 17, 2012, at 9:54 AM, Edward R Cole wrote:
> Tom,
>
> I own both radios. I bought my K3/10 two years ago and have had a
> good time running 12w SSB with it. Surprising many when I tell them
> I am only running 12w. I can check
Tom,
I own both radios. I bought my K3/10 two years ago and have had a
good time running 12w SSB with it. Surprising many when I tell them
I am only running 12w. I can check into the Elecraft net fairly well
with that. IN the last year I have built a 300w PA kit and can run
270w out on 20m
development
the K3 would be a plus in my opinion.
73,
Fred/N0AZZ
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ignacy
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 9:07 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie
I own both K3 and KX3.
K3 is mature radio. Works very well. But the design is a few years old.
KX3 is new radio with new design. Not mature. For instance, it has
capability for extra receiver + digital work out of I/Q lines, but the
software is not quite available or reliable yet. NB and NR are
] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3
From: vk2...@gmail.com
To: tcbe...@hotmail.com
CC: phys...@mac.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Hi Tom,
What are this "CW stuff" you are talking about below? If it is narrow roofing
filters for CW, then I think you can definitely leave these off until l
Hi Tom,
What are this "CW stuff" you are talking about below? If it is narrow
roofing filters for CW, then I think you can definitely leave these off
until later, and just rely on the K3 DSP filtering for now. I think the
only thing you really need to add to a basic K3 in order to do CW is a
paddl
I have a base (12 watt) K3 and find 5 watts quite adequate for
my mostly PSK operation. With the sunspots the way they are, I
can reach the south Pacific on a good night. Narrow band modes
like CW and PSK work well with low power.
I spent my extra cash on the T1 tuner, the 2M option, the FM
fi
I am a new ham (22 months) and own both radio models (actually two K3s and one
KX3) and they are fantastic radios. However if I was to choose one over the
other it would be the K3 over the KX3.
For reasons already cited including modular flexibility and tailor-ability, my
built in 100W KPA100,
Thanks Phil...
I agree that the K3 does indeed seem like the way to go at this point, and the
extra $$ is probably money well-spent. But that leaves me with another
dilemma...how to outfit the K3?
Here's the basic order I came up with today. After talking David at Elecraft, I
added the 100w pow
Tom,
So far I think you have gotten some good advice and opinions but I would
add one more vote for the K3 as being the first of hopefully many Elecraft
radios you will own.
I own both the K3 and the KX3. But, I am still very new to the KX3, just
finished putting it together 4 days ago. I am st
On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 5:27 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
> Absolutely. Unless you are looking for a trail/backpack radio, the
> added flexibility, features and user interface of the K3 is hands
> down superior to the KX3.
While the features and UI on the K3 are clearly more extensive, don't
co
> The price for a K3 build would be $500-1000 more than that for a
> KX3, but if this is my primary radio...is that money well-spent at
> this point?
Absolutely. Unless you are looking for a trail/backpack radio, the
added flexibility, features and user interface of the K3 is hands
down superior
You are going to get a ton of answers but here's my take (and I own both).
It all depends on what you want to do. I would compare it to the choice
of a laptop computer vs a desktop or a 5-shot 38 revolver vs a 13-round
45 semi-auto. Either one will get the job done but they have different
pro
Hello all, Tom here. I am new to all-things Elecraft and have been looking
at the K3 vs KX3 options. I spoke with David at Elecraft this morning, and
he was most helpful. He also suggested that I post here to ask for opinions.
I've also been searching the forum archive as well, and will continue t
Hi Larry,
May I recommend that if you add a linear amp. that you go for the
Elecraft KPA100 , it's a very well engineered unit and positively works
beautifully with the K2. 100 wats is all you need, believe me. Put your
money into a good antenna.
I use a Cushcraft A3S Tribander @ 75 ft.for 20
Larry,
You will be able to service all parts of a K2/100 from the top of the
cct. boards.
You will not miss your TS-850S, believe me, I too have one and only keep
it to receive general coverage.
I have two K2's, Hi power and low power versions, would'nt use anything
else, they are absolut
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