[Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy?

2011-01-05 Thread VK7JB
Hello group, My mouse is hovering over the Add to Cart button for a K3/100 modular kit. I'd really value some candid advice about options before I commit. My situation: I'm a casual operator, data modes, SSB and CW. I rarely need to contend with crowded bands and don't currently work

Re: [Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy?

2011-01-05 Thread vr2xmc
No, nothing to be added. U are good enough. Johnny Sent from my iPhone 4 VK7JB zen...@netspace.net.au 於 2011年1月5日 下午5:11 寫道: Hello group, My mouse is hovering over the Add to Cart button for a K3/100 modular kit. I'd really value some candid advice about options before I commit.

Re: [Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy?

2011-01-05 Thread vr2xmc
I mean kat3 + kbpf3 are good enough for u. Sent from my iPhone 4 VK7JB zen...@netspace.net.au 於 2011年1月5日 下午5:11 寫道: Hello group, My mouse is hovering over the Add to Cart button for a K3/100 modular kit. I'd really value some candid advice about options before I commit. My

Re: [Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy?

2011-01-05 Thread John Ragle
Hello, John... I have just such a device as the one you describe...a K3/100 without the KTCX03-1 and with the normal factory filters. The only serious add-in that my box carries is a K144XV internal transverter (more on that anon). I operate a little SSB, more CW, and a lot of other

Re: [Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy?

2011-01-05 Thread Arie Kleingeld PA3A
John, No need for the high stability reference. The basic one is also a good piece of work. The 2.7 filter is fine in ssb. For CW/data add a 400Hz roofing filter or so (depending on your normal operating BW). You will need it in a busy band. (My 2cts worth) 73 Arie PA3A Op 5-1-2011 10:11,

[Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy?

2011-01-05 Thread Johnny Siu
to save the radio. I do not favour the proposition of no ATU for a matched antenna.  cheers, Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人﹕ Arie Kleingeld PA3A p...@xs4all.nl 收件人﹕ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期﹕ 2011/1/5 (三) 6:24:11 PM 主題: Re: [Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy

Re: [Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy?

2011-01-05 Thread Craig D. Smith
Good decision on buying the K3, John - you will love it! For your intended usage, your option selections will be fairly straight-forward. Good choice on the internal tuner - it is great. You will save lots of $$ by not needing to buy many roofing filters. The stock 2.7 KHz should meet 90% of

Re: [Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy?

2011-01-05 Thread Bill W4ZV
VK7JB wrote: My question: Given my situation, would I benefit from the extra investment in the KTCX03-1 high stability reference oscillator and/or the 2.8-2.7 filter swap option? About filters: which would you recommend I buy, given my casual-mode operation? I anticipate working

Re: [Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy?

2011-01-05 Thread nr4c
OK, you are just about to buy, and want ideas. Here goes. You've indicated the General Coverage module. If you are going to get that, I'd suggest you also get the 6khz filter so you can take advantage of all the AM broadcasts you'll be hearing. The 2.8/7 filter just won't work with AM. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy?

2011-01-05 Thread Craig D. Smith
NR4C's advice on an additional filter if you plan on doing much SW or MW listening is good, and something I overlooked in my first response. While you can achieve quite good results using USB or LSB in conjunction with the 2.7 KHz roofing filter, a wider filter for use with AM RX will be more

Re: [Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy?

2011-01-05 Thread Amateur Radio Operator N5GE
Hello John, I would get the KTCX03-1 option instead of the 2.8 filter. You won't notice the difference between the filters. I have two K3's one with the 2.7 and one with the 2.8 and there is no real difference between the two. I would get the 500hz CW filter for starters. When you start

Re: [Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy?

2011-01-05 Thread David Cutter
@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 6:08 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy? Hello John, I would get the KTCX03-1 option instead of the 2.8 filter. You won't notice the difference between the filters. I have two K3's one with the 2.7 and one

Re: [Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy?

2011-01-05 Thread David Gilbert
I'm curious ... has anyone measured the actual difference in frequency stability with and without the KTCX03? I'm under the impression that the stock frequency stability is pretty solid. And aside from critical VHF/UHF work, is there any place that difference makes a ... well, uhh ...

Re: [Elecraft] K3: advice about options to buy?

2011-01-05 Thread VK7JB
A short post to thank everyone for all the great help with thinking through my K3 options. I received a lot of very clear advice, both on and off the reflector, and I feel much better placed now to make a decision. Thank you, everyone, for your interest and for generously sharing your