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Based on feedback - Proposed purchase

Jerry Moore
Looking for peer review. The setup has changed a bit

 

 

First purchase:

K3S/100-K 100w Tranceiver Kit

P3-K Panadapter.

KFL3A-2.8K 8 pole filter

KFl3A-400 400 Hz 8 pole filter

 

 

Second purchase

KPA500-K or Sub Receiver.. or ?

 

I'm getting lots of advice and just trying to figure out how I'll operate.
Apparently it's easier to find the pileups with the pan adapter than the sub
receiver.. J

 

This is still a work in process as I'm planning my purchase at Shelby and
have some antenna work to do.

Thanks in advance

Jer

 

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Re: Based on feedback - Proposed purchase

Frank Precissi
I'd add the P3TXMON feature to the P3.  It'll help with tuning audio with
the rig.

Frank
KG6EYC

On Sat, Aug 1, 2015 at 10:43 AM Jerry Moore <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Looking for peer review. The setup has changed a bit
>
>
>
>
>
> First purchase:
>
> K3S/100-K 100w Tranceiver Kit
>
> P3-K Panadapter.
>
> KFL3A-2.8K 8 pole filter
>
> KFl3A-400 400 Hz 8 pole filter
>
>
>
>
>
> Second purchase
>
> KPA500-K or Sub Receiver.. or ?
>
>
>
> I'm getting lots of advice and just trying to figure out how I'll operate.
> Apparently it's easier to find the pileups with the pan adapter than the
> sub
> receiver.. J
>
>
>
> This is still a work in process as I'm planning my purchase at Shelby and
> have some antenna work to do.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Jer
>
>
>
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Re: Based on feedback - Proposed purchase

Grant Youngman

>
> I'd add the P3TXMON feature to the P3.  It'll help with tuning audio with
> the rig.

TXMON is a good thing to have, but it won’t really help you with audio.  It does not provide a TX spectral display function.

Grant NQ5T

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Re: Based on feedback - Proposed purchase

Bill-3
To me, the P3 is infinitely more useful than a second RX. Once you use a
P3, you will never want to be without it.

Bill W2BLC K-Line
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Re: Based on feedback - Proposed purchase

Jim Brown-10
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On Sat,8/1/2015 10:41 AM, Jerry Moore wrote:
> First purchase:
>
> K3S/100-K 100w Tranceiver Kit
> P3-K Panadapter.
> KFL3A-2.8K 8 pole filter
> KFl3A-400 400 Hz 8 pole filter

That's a REAL good start.  Depending on your antennas, you may need a
tuner. If so, I would do that before the P3. If your antennas are all
resonant, and if you never plan to take the radio on Field Day, you
won't need a tuner. If you're planning to add the KPA500, you'll want
the KAT500. And, of course, if you already have a tuner, you can use it.

73, Jim K9YC
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Re: Based on feedback - Proposed purchase

Phil Wheeler-2
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I second Jim's recommendation of a built-in
antenna tuner as a high priority.

Even if your current antennas are resonant on all
bands, there are portable ops and other situations
where you might want to try another antenna.

The internal tuner of the K3/K3S is very capable
and well integrated into the rig's operation.

73, Phil W7OX

On 8/1/15 10:41 AM, Jerry Moore wrote:

> Looking for peer review. The setup has changed a bit
>
>  
>
>  
>
> First purchase:
>
> K3S/100-K 100w Tranceiver Kit
>
> P3-K Panadapter.
>
> KFL3A-2.8K 8 pole filter
>
> KFl3A-400 400 Hz 8 pole filter
>
>  
>
>  
>
> Second purchase
>
> KPA500-K or Sub Receiver.. or ?
>
>  
>
> I'm getting lots of advice and just trying to figure out how I'll operate.
> Apparently it's easier to find the pileups with the pan adapter than the sub
> receiver.. J
>
>  
>
>

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Re: Based on feedback - Proposed purchase

HP
AND - with the tuner  you get a second SO239 antenna port - from front
K3/K3S
panel switch.

May sound trivial - but eliminates one more "accessory" hanging on the K3 .
AND great place to connect  a dummy load for quick checks.

K7HP

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From: Phil Wheeler
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 10:49 AM
To: Jerry Moore ; [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Based on feedback - Proposed purchase

I second Jim's recommendation of a built-in
antenna tuner as a high priority.

Even if your current antennas are resonant on all
bands, there are portable ops and other situations
where you might want to try another antenna.

The internal tuner of the K3/K3S is very capable
and well integrated into the rig's operation.

73, Phil W7OX

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Re: Based on feedback - Proposed purchase

Jerry Moore
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I agree with the tuner and plan on the external tuner because the PA 500 is in future plans. The focus will be 40/30/20m so I have time to save up.  I'm planning to experiment with a few RX only antennas and need to make a 30m dipole so I have a bit to do over the next month.

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>   4. Re: [PR6] 6 Meter Preamp For Sale [SOLD] (Ken K3IU)
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>Message: 1
>Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2015 16:34:21 +0200
>From: Arie Kleingeld PA3A <[hidden email]>
>To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linked VFO's -- usage?
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>Hi all,
>
>I might be one of few people who use the Linked VFO's in diversity, not
>
>that I want to, but because I have to.
>
>When listening to diversity I am stuck with the L-MIX-R setting to A-b.
>Some times I want to switch from A-b to  A-A   or   b-b  and back
>again.
>It is used when I need to listen to only one antenna because of very
>weak signal or QRM via the other antenna to my other ear.
>This switching cannot be done when the K3 is in diversity mode, which
>is
>a pity. That's why I Link the VFO's. (All done with computer macro
>commands of course).
>
>It's probably not on the list for this to come in the firmware. It's
>seems to be only Arie (me) that would appreciate the audio switching in
>
>diversity :-)
>The K3 is a very flexible radio, but not at this. If I only could
>switch
>the audio when the radio is in diversity via a macro, that would be
>enough. (Does not need to be from a front side button)
>
>73
>Arie PA3A
>
>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 2
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 09:36:44 -0500
>From: "kk5na" <[hidden email]>
>To: <[hidden email]>
>Subject: [Elecraft] FS - for K2 : KDSP2 Advanced Internal DSP Filter /
> Clock
>Message-ID: <000f01d0cd30$a7cf9d70$f76ed850$@kk5na.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>
>
>I have a KDSP2 module for the K2 from an Estate .
>
>
>
>Did not build it and have not tested it.it looks completed, needs coin
>battery.
>
>
>
>Kit is $259.95, I will ship it to continental U.S. for $ 179.00 and
>will
>need more shipping cost for DX.
>
>
>
>
>
>--
>
>73 Joe KK5NA
>
>
>
>
>
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>Message: 3
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 07:56:58 -0700
>From: "Wes (N7WS)" <[hidden email]>
>To: [hidden email]
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3_no_xmit,_no_receive? FIXED! (for now)
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
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>See:  http://k6mhe.com/n7ws/Plating.pdf
>
>
>On 8/2/2015 4:36 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>> That looks like silver oxide to me.  It is conductive, so should not
>pose a
>> problem.
>>
>
>
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>Message: 4
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 11:13:53 -0400
>From: Ken K3IU <[hidden email]>
>To: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [PR6] 6 Meter Preamp For Sale [SOLD]
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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>SOLD....
>
>On 8/1/2015 5:00 PM, Ken K3IU wrote:
>> Looks like I may have had too high expectations regarding
>> the asking price.
>>
>> Price now reduced to $75 delivered via USPS .
>>
>> 73,
>> Ken K3IU
>> Portsmouth RI
>> Kenk3iu at cox.net
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> On 7/30/2015 5:26 AM, Ken K3IU wrote:
>>> I have purchased the KXV3B and now have a PR6 external
>>> preamp excess to my needs. $100 USPS Priority Mail
>>> delivered in US. Please respond direct.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Ken Wagner K3IU
>>> Portsmouth, RI
>>> kenk3iu @ cox.net
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>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 15:23:13 +0000
>From: "Dauer, Edward" <[hidden email]>
>To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
>Subject: [Elecraft] Linked VFOs - usage?
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>There may be another way to do what I used Link for as well; but FWIW:
>
>
>Chasing DX, I often operate split (with the sub-receiver) and, when
>split,
>I have the audio set for RX frequency in the left ear and TX frequency
>in
>the right.  However, when prowling the band I find the different audio
>streams distracting.   Link allows hearing the same frequency in both
>ears.  When the pounce is ready, having independent audio streams
>(unlinking) is useful for locating the TX offset and working into the
>pileup.
>
>Ted, KN1CBR
>
>
>>
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>>Message: 5
>>Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2015 15:29:43 -0700
>>From: Wayne Burdick <[hidden email]>
>>To: "Dave New, N8SBE" <[hidden email]>
>>Cc: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
>>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linked VFO's -- usage?
>>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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>>
>>Hi Dave,
>>
>>You don't need to use linked VFOs for this purpose. If you've set up a
>>repeater offset on the current band, and have selected +/- rather than
>>simplex (using the ALT switch in FM mode), then transmit will
>>automatically be offset that amount from VFO A no matter where you
>tune
>>in the band.
>>
>>For this reason, you don't need to use VFO B at all when using FM and
>>repeaters with the K3, K3S, or KX3. Hence no need to use VFO linking,
>>SPLIT mode, etc.
>>
>>73,
>>Wayne
>>N6KR
>
>
>
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>Message: 6
>Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2015 11:59:10 -0400
>From: drewko <[hidden email]>
>To: [hidden email]
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3_no_xmit,_no_receive? FIXED! (for now)
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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>Well, you might have mentioned those little details to begin with,
>right?
>
> From the original photo, which perhaps was over-sharpened, all of the
>metal parts look like they are in some state of corrosion.
>
>73,
>Drew
>AF2Z
>
>
>
>On 08/02/15 09:56, Wes (N7WS) wrote:
>> I know you guys who responded are trying to be helpful but please....
>>
>> Look at another photo in the series:
>>
>>
>https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Elecraft_K3/photos/photostream/lightbox/692485818#zax/2119748590
>>
>>
>> If all of these dire environmental things are going on in my shack,
>how
>> come the connectors at the other end of the cable are free of
>corrosion?
>>
>> This was defective hardware, pure and simple, which Elecraft
>replaced.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 8/2/2015 5:59 AM, drewko wrote:
>>> It's possible you may have environmental issues going on (google
>>> 'chinese drywall'). Check wiring of light switches & outlets, and
>>> copper tubing in plumbing and a/c units for corrosion.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Drew
>>> AF2Z
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 08/02/15 01:06, Wes (N7WS) wrote:
>>>> If you want to see intermittent connections...
>>>>
>>>>
>https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Elecraft_K3/photos/photostream/lightbox/692485818#zax/2040317344
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Note: The connection is purposefully disconnected to show the
>corrosion
>>>> inside the socket.
>>>>
>>>> And no, I don't live on a tropical island.  The average RH here the
>>>> desert of Tucson is less than 20%.
>>>>
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>Message: 8
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 09:41:16 -0700
>From: Jim Brown <[hidden email]>
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>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Based on feedback - Proposed purchase
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>On Sat,8/1/2015 10:41 AM, Jerry Moore wrote:
>> First purchase:
>>
>> K3S/100-K 100w Tranceiver Kit
>> P3-K Panadapter.
>> KFL3A-2.8K 8 pole filter
>> KFl3A-400 400 Hz 8 pole filter
>
>That's a REAL good start.  Depending on your antennas, you may need a
>tuner. If so, I would do that before the P3. If your antennas are all
>resonant, and if you never plan to take the radio on Field Day, you
>won't need a tuner. If you're planning to add the KPA500, you'll want
>the KAT500. And, of course, if you already have a tuner, you can use
>it.
>
>73, Jim K9YC
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 9
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 07:52:29 -0400 (EDT)
>From: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
>To: "Arie Kleingeld PA3A" <[hidden email]>
>Cc: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linked VFO's -- usage?
>Message-ID:
> <[hidden email]>
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>
>Arie,
>
>Haven't drawn this out, but couldn't you accomplish your headphone
>audio
>routing requirement via a simple outboard switch or pair of switches
>mounted in a small box?
>
>73, Dale
>WA8SRA
>
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I might be one of few people who use the Linked VFO's in diversity,
>not
>> that I want to, but because I have to.
>>
>> When listening to diversity I am stuck with the L-MIX-R setting to
>A-b.
>> Some times I want to switch from A-b to  A-A   or   b-b  and back
>again.
>> It is used when I need to listen to only one antenna because of very
>> weak signal or QRM via the other antenna to my other ear.
>> This switching cannot be done when the K3 is in diversity mode, which
>is
>> a pity. That's why I Link the VFO's. (All done with computer macro
>> commands of course).
>>
>> It's probably not on the list for this to come in the firmware. It's
>> seems to be only Arie (me) that would appreciate the audio switching
>in
>> diversity :-)
>> The K3 is a very flexible radio, but not at this. If I only could
>switch
>> the audio when the radio is in diversity via a macro, that would be
>> enough. (Does not need to be from a front side button)
>>
>> 73
>> Arie PA3A
>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 10
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 13:06:07 -0400
>From: Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]>
>To: Arie Kleingeld PA3A <[hidden email]>, "[hidden email]"
> <[hidden email]>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linked VFO's -- usage?
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>Arie,
>
>When in diversity, normally both the SubRX and the Main RX are
>controlled by VFO A.
>You must be in SPLIT to do what you are doing.  Is that true?
>
>73,
>Don W3FPR
>
>On 8/2/2015 10:34 AM, Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I might be one of few people who use the Linked VFO's in diversity,
>> not that I want to, but because I have to.
>>
>> When listening to diversity I am stuck with the L-MIX-R setting to
>A-b.
>> Some times I want to switch from A-b to  A-A   or   b-b  and back
>> again. It is used when I need to listen to only one antenna because
>of
>> very weak signal or QRM via the other antenna to my other ear.
>> This switching cannot be done when the K3 is in diversity mode, which
>
>> is a pity. That's why I Link the VFO's. (All done with computer macro
>
>> commands of course).
>>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 11
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 13:10:33 -0400
>From: Gee <[hidden email]>
>To: "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]>
>Subject: [Elecraft] KXPA100 antenna port selection from KX3
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
>Cannot get the KX3 ANT select button to change antenna ports on the
>KXPA100. The KX3 display acknowledges ANT button push by displaying the
>inactive port but reverts to normal when display goes back to normal.
>Running latest firmware on the KX3.
>
>Any ideas?
>
>
>
>Sent from my iPad
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 12
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 13:30:57 -0400
>From: Howard Hoyt <[hidden email]>
>To: [hidden email]
>Subject: [Elecraft] K3
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>Hi all,
>
>Yesterday's NAQP CW was not the first contest I have run, but during
>that contest it occurred to me I have come to take the K3's performance
>
>in contesting for granted.  Sure Elecraft got my money, but I have
>spent
>a lot more on things that either fell apart quickly or worked like
>crap.
>
>The receiver is superb, and I ran a bunch of Qs while squeezed into
>tight little 300Hz windows between other stations with ease.  I worked
>the 10 hours with zero issues including it's integration to N1MM, and
>on
>several occasions I was amazed by how closely I could work to nearby
>superstation N1LN without any splatter or clicking. I mention this
>because I know that station runs several K3s as well, and there was
>ZERO
>splatter or clicking.  Now if all manufacturers could make their
>transmit spectra as clean, imagine how much more fun contesting would
>be...
>
>So let me say thank you to all the people at Elecraft for making the K3
>
>such a joy to use, so reliable and such a good value.  I'm not a
>fanboy,
>just a satisfied owner.
>
>Howie - WA4PSC
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 13
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 11:38:31 -0600
>From: "Cady, Fred" <[hidden email]>
>To: Gee <[hidden email]>, "[hidden email]"
> <[hidden email]>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 antenna port selection from KX3
>Message-ID:
> <[hidden email]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>Fire up the KXPA100 Utility and check the Antenna configuration page.
>In that page you can choose to allocate different bands to different
>antenna ports.  For those with no antennas on ANT2, say, it is a good
>strategy to inactivate all bands for ANT2 to avoid selecting that
>accidently and transmitting into an open.  You might have that
>situation.
>Cheers and 73,
>Fred
>KE7X
>
>Author of:
>"The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd ed"
>"The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the summit"
>"The Elecraft KPA500 and KAT500 - the K-Line Dream Station"
>Printed, coil bound copies of these are all available at
>www.elecraft.com
>KPA500 and KAT500 Quick Set Up Guide
>http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide
>
>KAT500 and KXPA500 Tuner Operation
>http://www.ke7x.com/home/kat500-and-kxpa100-tuners
>
>"The Elecraft KXPA100, PX3 and 2M/4M Transverters - Assembling the
>KX3-Line Station" available at www.lulu.com.
>
>"The Elecraft K3S and P3"  and a 3rd Edition of the K3 book with K3S
>upgrade parts are works in progress.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of
>> Gee
>> Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 11:11 AM
>> To: [hidden email]
>> Subject: [Elecraft] KXPA100 antenna port selection from KX3
>>
>> Cannot get the KX3 ANT select button to change antenna ports on the
>> KXPA100. The KX3 display acknowledges ANT button push by displaying
>the
>> inactive port but reverts to normal when display goes back to normal.
>> Running latest firmware on the KX3.
>>
>> Any ideas?
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
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>Message: 14
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 10:49:37 -0700
>From: Phil Wheeler <[hidden email]>
>To: Jerry Moore <[hidden email]>, [hidden email]
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Based on feedback - Proposed purchase
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>I second Jim's recommendation of a built-in
>antenna tuner as a high priority.
>
>Even if your current antennas are resonant on all
>bands, there are portable ops and other situations
>where you might want to try another antenna.
>
>The internal tuner of the K3/K3S is very capable
>and well integrated into the rig's operation.
>
>73, Phil W7OX
>
>On 8/1/15 10:41 AM, Jerry Moore wrote:
>> Looking for peer review. The setup has changed a bit
>>
>>  
>>
>>  
>>
>> First purchase:
>>
>> K3S/100-K 100w Tranceiver Kit
>>
>> P3-K Panadapter.
>>
>> KFL3A-2.8K 8 pole filter
>>
>> KFl3A-400 400 Hz 8 pole filter
>>
>>  
>>
>>  
>>
>> Second purchase
>>
>> KPA500-K or Sub Receiver.. or ?
>>
>>  
>>
>> I'm getting lots of advice and just trying to figure out how I'll
>operate.
>> Apparently it's easier to find the pileups with the pan adapter than
>the sub
>> receiver.. J
>>
>>  
>>
>>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 15
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 11:12:04 -0700
>From: "Hank P" <[hidden email]>
>To: <[hidden email]>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Based on feedback - Proposed purchase
>Message-ID: <204FC810CE614D83936F19235774F096@HANKPC>
>Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
>AND - with the tuner  you get a second SO239 antenna port - from front
>K3/K3S
>panel switch.
>
>May sound trivial - but eliminates one more "accessory" hanging on the
>K3 .
>AND great place to connect  a dummy load for quick checks.
>
>K7HP
>
>-----
>From: Phil Wheeler
>Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 10:49 AM
>To: Jerry Moore ; [hidden email]
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Based on feedback - Proposed purchase
>
>I second Jim's recommendation of a built-in
>antenna tuner as a high priority.
>
>Even if your current antennas are resonant on all
>bands, there are portable ops and other situations
>where you might want to try another antenna.
>
>The internal tuner of the K3/K3S is very capable
>and well integrated into the rig's operation.
>
>73, Phil W7OX
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 16
>Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2015 13:14:22 -0500
>From: Phil Anderson <[hidden email]>
>To: Howard Hoyt <[hidden email]>
>Cc: [hidden email]
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
>Hey Howard; I second your comments. I too worked the NAQP contest for a
>
>bit. I found the P3 really helpful for finding contacts quickly. I also
>
>used the APF, audio peaking filter, in my K3 which often pulled in and
>kept out adjacent signals really well. At the same time, I had my
>vertical SteppIR attached to Ant 1 and the SUB-RX  in diversity and
>twined with the A VFO in the K3 attached to my AUX input that had a
>20-meter beverage attached to it. The noise level was reduced ( I live
>near a shopping center) from S=2.5 to just below S=0 with the addition
>of the Beverage and running diversity. Great equipment. If you'd like a
>
>copy of my writeup on my single-wavelength 20 meter beverage and the
>3:1
>matching trifilar ferrite transformer, just drop me an email.
>
>73, Phil, W0XI
>[hidden email]
>
>> Howard Hoyt <mailto:[hidden email]>
>> Sunday, August 02, 2015 12:30 PM
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Yesterday's NAQP CW was not the first contest I have run, but during
>> that contest it occurred to me I have come to take the K3's
>> performance in contesting for granted.  Sure Elecraft got my money,
>> but I have spent a lot more on things that either fell apart quickly
>> or worked like crap.
>>
>> The receiver is superb, and I ran a bunch of Qs while squeezed into
>> tight little 300Hz windows between other stations with ease.  I
>worked
>> the 10 hours with zero issues including it's integration to N1MM, and
>
>> on several occasions I was amazed by how closely I could work to
>> nearby superstation N1LN without any splatter or clicking. I mention
>> this because I know that station runs several K3s as well, and there
>> was ZERO splatter or clicking.  Now if all manufacturers could make
>> their transmit spectra as clean, imagine how much more fun contesting
>
>> would be...
>>
>> So let me say thank you to all the people at Elecraft for making the
>> K3 such a joy to use, so reliable and such a good value.  I'm not a
>> fanboy, just a satisfied owner.
>>
>> Howie - WA4PSC
>> ______________________________________________________________
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>Message: 17
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 11:21:19 -0700
>From: "Fred Townsend" <[hidden email]>
>To: "'Bob McGraw - K4TAX'" <[hidden email]>,
> <[hidden email]>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3_no_xmit,_no_receive? FIXED! (for now)
>Message-ID: <003601d0cd50$07e3ed00$17abc700$@earthlink.net>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>Bob, I wouldn't be too quick to call it silver oxide. Silver chloride
>and
>silver sulfide are more common than silver oxide and all are black and
>conductive. One way to tell is silver oxide is removed with heat so a
>blast
>with the heat gun (300C) will make it disappear.  (See
>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_oxide)
>
>73;
>Fred, AE6QL
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of
>Bob
>McGraw - K4TAX
>Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2015 4:10 AM
>To: [hidden email]
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3_no_xmit,_no_receive? FIXED! (for now)
>
>To me it looks like the normal oxidation process that occurs due to
>reaction
>between silver plating on the connector and oxygen in the air.  
>The dark color is silver oxide.  {Some of you chemists can better
>explain
>this effect.}
>
>73 Bob, K4TAX
>
>On 8/2/2015 12:06 AM, Wes (N7WS) wrote:
>> If you want to see intermittent connections...
>>
>>
>https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Elecraft_K3/photos/photostream/lig
>> htbox/692485818#zax/2040317344
>>
>>
>> Note: The connection is purposefully disconnected to show the
>> corrosion inside the socket.
>>
>> And no, I don't live on a tropical island.  The average RH here the
>> desert of Tucson is less than 20%.
>>
>> On 8/1/2015 8:08 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote:
>>> With problems of this sort, it is very important to make sure that
>>> the TMP connectors are FULLY seated. Otherwise it is possible to
>have
>>> the center pin just BARELY making contact. This will cause an
>>> intermittent problem to reappear at the most inconvenient times
>>> possible (been there, done that).
>>>
>>> If all you did was to wiggle to fix it, then at least one of those
>>> TMPs is NOT fully seated. You need to check them all again. Note
>that
>>> most of the barrel beneath the fins is in the socket when they are
>>> fully seated.
>>>
>>> Rotating the TMP just a little as you push in is sometimes useful.
>>>
>>> Good luck and may you not flounder around nearly so bad as I did
>:>)
>>>
>>> 73, Guy K2AV
>>>
>>>
>>
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>Message: 18
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 13:28:39 -0500
>From: Aaron Scott <[hidden email]>
>To: [hidden email]
>Subject: [Elecraft] K2 40-Meter Alignment
>Message-ID:
> <[hidden email]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
>Trying to do the 40 m alignment and when I hit the Tune button the
>display
>shows P 0.4 through P 0.6 ad using the Alignment tool I go to adjust L1
>and
>L2 to maximum as per instructions and the display does not change. I
>can't
>figure it out.
>
>--
>'73
>Aaron Scott
>K5ATG <http://k5atg.blogspot.com/>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 19
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 14:31:06 -0400
>From: "Joshua Gould, K8WXA" <[hidden email]>
>To: Elecraft List <[hidden email]>
>Subject: [Elecraft] Looking for a suggestion (KX3/K3S)
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
>Greetings,
>
>So I'm looking for suggestions. I currently have a KX3. I also want a
>base rig that is always ready to be used at home.
>
>I currently have resonant antennas on 20/40 (my main 2 bands of
>operation)
>
>I was thinking about buying a K3S and adding the antenna tuner and 100W
>amp as finances allow. With the P3 to follow.
>
>The other thought running through my mind was to get the KXPA100 with
>the tuner, and the PX3 to complete my KX Line, but I don't like having
>to hook and unhook the radio to take it mobile or portable.
>
>Am I even thinking straight?
>
>72,
>Joshua Gould
>K8WXA
>
>Sent from my iPhone
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 20
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 14:37:36 -0400
>From: Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]>
>To: Aaron Scott <[hidden email]>, [hidden email]
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 40-Meter Alignment
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>Aaron,
>
>Can you peak the bandpass filter in receive?  Do that first.
>Right now, you do not know if the problem is with the bandpass filter
>(L1 and L2) adjustment or whether you have another problem in transmit.
>You may have to build the RF Probe (parts provided with your K2 kit)
>and
>do the Transmit Signal Tracing steps to find out where the source of
>the
>problem may be.
>
>73,
>Don W3FPR
>
>On 8/2/2015 2:28 PM, Aaron Scott wrote:
>> Trying to do the 40 m alignment and when I hit the Tune button the
>display
>> shows P 0.4 through P 0.6 ad using the Alignment tool I go to adjust
>L1 and
>> L2 to maximum as per instructions and the display does not change. I
>can't
>> figure it out.
>>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 21
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 14:41:29 -0400
>From: Dan Atchison via Elecraft <[hidden email]>
>To: [hidden email]
>Subject: [Elecraft] K3 VOX by mode only?
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
>
>I'd like to use VOX on digital modes, but never on phone and I see no
>way to set it up "by mode" such that the gain can be set to a certain
>value on phone (000), but higher on digital modes.  Am I correct?  Yes,
>
>I know I can turn it on and off manually.
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 22
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 12:18:23 -0700
>From: Phil Wheeler <[hidden email]>
>To: [hidden email]
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Looking for a suggestion (KX3/K3S)
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>K3S will definitely be a better base rig.
>
>73, Phil W7OX
>
>On 8/2/15 11:31 AM, Joshua Gould, K8WXA wrote:
>> Greetings,
>>
>> So I'm looking for suggestions. I currently have a KX3. I also want a
>base rig that is always ready to be used at home.
>>
>> I currently have resonant antennas on 20/40 (my main 2 bands of
>operation)
>>
>> I was thinking about buying a K3S and adding the antenna tuner and
>100W amp as finances allow. With the P3 to follow.
>>
>> The other thought running through my mind was to get the KXPA100 with
>the tuner, and the PX3 to complete my KX Line, but I don't like having
>to hook and unhook the radio to take it mobile or portable.
>>
>> Am I even thinking straight?
>>
>> 72,
>> Joshua Gould
>> K8WXA
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 23
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 12:19:45 -0700
>From: Jim Brown <[hidden email]>
>To: [hidden email]
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Looking for a suggestion (KX3/K3S)
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>On Sun,8/2/2015 11:31 AM, Joshua Gould, K8WXA wrote:
>> The other thought running through my mind was to get the KXPA100 with
>the tuner, and the PX3 to complete my KX Line, but I don't like having
>to hook and unhook the radio to take it mobile or portable.
>>
>> Am I even thinking straight?
>
>Sure. It's only money, and we can't take it with us. :)  BTW -- the
>KXPA100 and tuner would be real nice in the car.
>
>73, Jim K9YC
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 24
>Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2015 12:21:37 -0700
>From: rjguidrysr <[hidden email]>
>To: [hidden email]
>Subject: [Elecraft] (no subject)
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>
>
>    
>
>
>
>
>Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 25
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 15:57:45 -0400
>From: "Ian - Ham" <[hidden email]>
>To: "'Elecraft Reflector Reflector'" <[hidden email]>
>Subject: [Elecraft] SSB Net Results - 2 August 2015
>Message-ID: <091b01d0cd5d$8000e7e0$8002b7a0$@gmail.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>Band conditions were moderate to poor today, resulting in 24 total
>check-ins:
>
>
>
>N2LRB                   Jose       NY          KX3        7791
>
>N6JW                    John      CA          K3           976
>
>WB9JNZ/M         Eric         ?              ?              ? (we know
>Eric
>checked in, then the band died while he was giving us his info)
>
>W4DML                Doug     TN          K3           6433
>
>KX6F                      John      TN          K3           7023
>
>K8NU                    Carl        OH          K3           7976
>
>K4GCJ                   Gary      NC          K3           1597
>
>VE3XM                 Bob        ON         K3           409         He
>also
>checked in later on KX3 #1253
>
>AC9GK                  Steve    IN           K3S         10090
>
>NC0JW                  John      CO          KX3        1356
>
>KG5IEG/AG        James   TX           FT-857
>
>VE6HBS                Bryan    AB          K3S         10007
>
>W5TTF                  Charlie  TX           K3           4016
>
>KF5YBE                 Lee         TX           KX3        1484
>
>W8OV                   Dave      TX           K3           3139
>
>W4PFM                Paul       VA          K3           1673
>
>WB5JJA                Ray         OK          K3           7877
>
>W9JC                     Joe         OH          K3           6623
>
>WM6P                  Steve    GA          K3           8133
>
>KD1TH                   Paul       NH          K3           4882
>
>K6VWE                 Stan       MI          K3           650
>
>K5UX                     Mike      LA           KX3        7782
>
>W0OS                    Jim         ND          K3S         10018
>
>KM4IK                   Ian          GA          K3           281
>
>
>
>One question was presented to the group. Charlie, W5TTF, asked if the
>sub-receiver for the K3S could be successfully used in the K3. John,
>N6JW
>replied that the sub-receiver did not change and can be used in either
>transceiver. Please also see the K3/K3S FAQs at
>http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3S-FAQ%20rev%20C5%20customer.pdf.
>
>
>
>The net will meet again next Sunday, 8/9/2015, at 18:00 UTC. I'll be
>net
>control from just outside Atlanta.
>
>
>
>Everyone have a great week.
>
>
>
>73 de,
>
>
>
>--Ian
>
>Ian Kahn, KM4IK
>Roswell, GA  EM74ua
>[hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
>
>10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038
>
>PODXS 070 #1962
>K3# 281, P3 #688, KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468
>
>
>
>
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>Message: 26
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 13:03:48 -0700
>From: Phil Wheeler <[hidden email]>
>To: [hidden email]
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SSB Net Results - 2 August 2015
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
>
>Re:
>
>"One question was presented to the group. Charlie, W5TTF, asked if the
>sub-receiver for the K3S could be successfully used in the K3."
>
>I imagine ONLY if the K3 has the new Synth Board.
>
>Phil W7OX
>
>
>
>On 8/2/15 12:57 PM, Ian - Ham wrote:
>> Band conditions were moderate to poor today, resulting in 24 total
>> check-ins:
>>
>>  
>>
>> N2LRB                   Jose       NY          KX3        7791
>>
>> N6JW                    John      CA          K3           976
>>
>> WB9JNZ/M         Eric         ?              ?              ? (we
>know Eric
>> checked in, then the band died while he was giving us his info)
>>
>> W4DML                Doug     TN          K3           6433
>>
>> KX6F                      John      TN          K3           7023
>>
>> K8NU                    Carl        OH          K3           7976
>>
>> K4GCJ                   Gary      NC          K3           1597
>>
>> VE3XM                 Bob        ON         K3           409        
>He also
>> checked in later on KX3 #1253
>>
>> AC9GK                  Steve    IN           K3S         10090
>>
>> NC0JW                  John      CO          KX3        1356
>>
>> KG5IEG/AG        James   TX           FT-857
>>
>> VE6HBS                Bryan    AB          K3S         10007
>>
>> W5TTF                  Charlie  TX           K3           4016
>>
>> KF5YBE                 Lee         TX           KX3        1484
>>
>> W8OV                   Dave      TX           K3           3139
>>
>> W4PFM                Paul       VA          K3           1673
>>
>> WB5JJA                Ray         OK          K3           7877
>>
>> W9JC                     Joe         OH          K3           6623
>>
>> WM6P                  Steve    GA          K3           8133
>>
>> KD1TH                   Paul       NH          K3           4882
>>
>> K6VWE                 Stan       MI          K3           650
>>
>> K5UX                     Mike      LA           KX3        7782
>>
>> W0OS                    Jim         ND          K3S         10018
>>
>> KM4IK                   Ian          GA          K3           281
>>
>>  
>>
>> One question was presented to the group. Charlie, W5TTF, asked if the
>> sub-receiver for the K3S could be successfully used in the K3. John,
>N6JW
>> replied that the sub-receiver did not change and can be used in
>either
>> transceiver. Please also see the K3/K3S FAQs at
>> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3S-FAQ%20rev%20C5%20customer.pdf.
>>
>>  
>>
>> The net will meet again next Sunday, 8/9/2015, at 18:00 UTC. I'll be
>net
>> control from just outside Atlanta.
>>
>>  
>>
>> Everyone have a great week.
>>
>>  
>>
>> 73 de,
>>
>>  
>>
>> --Ian
>>
>> Ian Kahn, KM4IK
>> Roswell, GA  EM74ua
>> [hidden email] <mailto:[hidden email]>
>>
>> 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038
>>
>> PODXS 070 #1962
>> K3# 281, P3 #688, KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468
>
>
>
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>Message: 27
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 11:13:29 -0700
>From: "Dick Dievendorff" <[hidden email]>
>To: "'Gee'" <[hidden email]>, <[hidden email]>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 antenna port selection from KX3
>Message-ID: <016001d0cd4e$f3cfcf10$db6f6d30$@elecraft.com>
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>
>Could one of the KXPA100 antenna ports be disabled on that band?
>
>The KXPA Utility, configuration menu, Edit Configuration lets you
>enable or
>disable ANT1 or ANT2  by band.  
>
>73 de Dick, K6KR
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of
>Gee
>Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 10:11 AM
>To: [hidden email]
>Subject: [Elecraft] KXPA100 antenna port selection from KX3
>
>Cannot get the KX3 ANT select button to change antenna ports on the
>KXPA100.
>The KX3 display acknowledges ANT button push by displaying the inactive
>port
>but reverts to normal when display goes back to normal. Running latest
>firmware on the KX3.
>
>Any ideas?
>
>
>
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>Message: 28
>Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2015 14:41:38 -0700
>From: David Ahrendts <[hidden email]>
>To: Elecraft List <[hidden email]>
>Subject: [Elecraft] High Stability Reference Oscillator
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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>
>Pros: what is the operating advantage of the KTCXO3-1 1 PPM reference
>oscillator over the standard ?ol bargain basement 5 PPM ref osc
>supplied with my lovely new K3S?
>
>
>
>David Ahrendts   [hidden email]  
>
>
>
>
>
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>Message: 29
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 17:44:52 -0400
>From: Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]>
>To: [hidden email]
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SSB Net Results - 2 August 2015
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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>Phil and all,
>
>The answer it YES.  The current KRX3 will come with the new synth
>board,
>so yes one would either have to buy a new synth board for the K3 or ask
>
>here if anyone would like to send their old synth board to him to use
>with the new KRX3.  There are plenty of old synth boards around (I have
>
>2 of them available for postage).
>
>73,
>Don W3FPR
>
>On 8/2/2015 4:03 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>> Re:
>>
>> "One question was presented to the group. Charlie, W5TTF, asked if
>the
>> sub-receiver for the K3S could be successfully used in the K3."
>>
>> I imagine ONLY if the K3 has the new Synth Board.
>>
>
>
>
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>Message: 30
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 17:47:19 -0400
>From: Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]>
>To: David Ahrendts <[hidden email]>, Elecraft List
> <[hidden email]>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] High Stability Reference Oscillator
>Message-ID: <[hidden email]>
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>David,
>
>Greater temperature stability.  If you are not operating data modes
>like
>JT65 which has long term transmit times, and your shack is at a
>reasonable stable temperature, one should be as good as the other.
>
>73,
>Don W3FPR
>
>On 8/2/2015 5:41 PM, David Ahrendts wrote:
>> Pros: what is the operating advantage of the KTCXO3-1 1 PPM reference
>oscillator over the standard ?ol bargain basement 5 PPM ref osc
>supplied with my lovely new K3S?
>>
>>
>>
>> David Ahrendts   [hidden email]
>>
>>
>>
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>Message: 31
>Date: Sun, 2 Aug 2015 17:51:22 -0400
>From: Guy Olinger K2AV <[hidden email]>
>To: David Ahrendts <[hidden email]>
>Cc: Elecraft List <[hidden email]>
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] High Stability Reference Oscillator
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>If it bothers you if your K3S drift just a tiny bit warming up, or it
>bothers you if your 10MHz WWV is not absolutely dead on all the time,
>or if you are operating 6 and 2 meters, you fix that with the
>KTCXO3-1, or get the stuff to sync your K3S with GPS derived 10 MHz.
>
>>From quite some number of posts, in the end a lot of people want their
>K3 absolutely dead on all the time. It just bothers them if it's not.
>
>Operating advantage? None on the lower bands. VHF frequencies are
>another matter.
>
>I bought the KTCXO3-1 because I previously finally installed the
>equivalent in my FT1000MP.
>
>In the end, it's druthers or a requirement for a specialized operating
>mode.
>
>73, Guy K2AV
>
>On Sun, Aug 2, 2015 at 5:41 PM, David Ahrendts <[hidden email]>
>wrote:
>> Pros: what is the operating advantage of the KTCXO3-1 1 PPM reference
>oscillator over the standard ?ol bargain basement 5 PPM ref osc
>supplied with my lovely new K3S?
>>
>>
>>
>> David Ahrendts   [hidden email]
>>
>>
>>
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Re: Based on feedback - Proposed purchase

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Here's my shopping list for Shelby. The items in yellow are maybe items.
Items that I will get IF I have the extra cash. The P3 is first then KAT500.


Primary use: DX

That brings up questions:

1.   Since my antennas are resonant and I have an old MFJ tuner and swr
meter around here somewhere; should I consider the subRX instead of the
tuner?

2.   IF I get the tuner should I go with the internal instead? I did
external for the antenna switch but I'll likely use a mast/tower mounted
remote switch.

Note: I purchased a 400 Hz 8 pole used from the reflector so it's not on the
list.


K3S/100-K  100 W Transceiver, Kit


KFL3A-2.8_2.7sw   2.8 kHz 8-pole upgrade from the standard 2.7 kHz 5-pole
filter (New K3S, KRX3A orders only)


P3-K Panadapter Kit for the K3S, K3 and other rigs


KAT500-K High Power ATU, Kit


SS30DV Compact Switching Power Supply, 14.1V, 25A

 

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Re: Based on feedback - Proposed purchase

Don Wilhelm-4
David Shoaf and I will be manning the Elecraft booth at Shelby - come
see us and we can assist you with your configuration.
We will ask you questions about your operating style, desires and
preferences, because those things influence your choice of options.
We will be there for that kind of assistance, and we will have the K3S,
P3, KPA500, and KAT100 there for you to touch and 'play with the knobs'.

Look for the guys with dark blue Elecraft shirts and hats (unless we
take the hats off).  This year we will be in the air conditioned building.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/20/2015 2:47 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
> Here's my shopping list for Shelby. The items in yellow are maybe items.
> Items that I will get IF I have the extra cash. The P3 is first then KAT500.
>
>
> Primary use: DX
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