K3s vs KX3 Quedtion

[Terry]

My first Elecraft rig was the K2,  I then bought what has become my base station; a fully loaded KX3, KXPA 100 and PX3.

 I got tired of all the cable interface problems with KXPA not working and the cursor not showing up on the PX3 if I took the KX3 portable (always a lot of replugging and reseating cables to finally get it to work. )

I bought a KX2 for portable ops as a result.  

I guess I’ve drunk too much Elecraft Koolaid because I keep looking at the K3s.  To buy a fully outfitted K3s and P3 would set me back about $6k.  I am 99 percent a cw operator. Once I became proficient in CW several years ago, all digital modes ceased to be of interest, as did SSB.

So with that background,  I would like someone with both the K3s and KX3 to tell me what features the K3s has over the KX3 that would realistically make that $6,000 purchase worth doing.

Thanks so much!

Terry, N7TB


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[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Terry:

My first thought, KX3 over K3S, is portability.   If you have the space
and don't usually operate portable, the K3S is the choice. As to price
that is always way down the list and secondary with me in a much as I
demand performance, do not operate portable, have the space for the station.

Sitting on the desk is my K3S-100 , P3, KPA500 and KAT500.   All factory
assembled units.  I do work SSB, CW and Digital modes.  I don't think
there is a finer radio or system on the market today .........at any price.

73

Bob, K4TAX



On 10/21/2018 1:32 PM, Terry Brown wrote:

> My first Elecraft rig was the K2,  I then bought what has become my base station; a fully loaded KX3, KXPA 100 and PX3.
>
>   I got tired of all the cable interface problems with KXPA not working and the cursor not showing up on the PX3 if I took the KX3 portable (always a lot of replugging and reseating cables to finally get it to work. )
>
> I bought a KX2 for portable ops as a result.
>
> I guess I’ve drunk too much Elecraft Koolaid because I keep looking at the K3s.  To buy a fully outfitted K3s and P3 would set me back about $6k.  I am 99 percent a cw operator. Once I became proficient in CW several years ago, all digital modes ceased to be of interest, as did SSB.
>
> So with that background,  I would like someone with both the K3s and KX3 to tell me what features the K3s has over the KX3 that would realistically make that $6,000 purchase worth doing.
>
> Thanks so much!
>
> Terry, N7TB
>
>
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[Jim Brown-10]

On 10/21/2018 11:32 AM, Terry Brown wrote:
> To buy a fully outfitted K3s and P3 would set me back about $6k.

Yes, but -- folks are selling a K3 to buy a K3S, and, IMO, a K3 with the
new synth board and the new transverter board is as close to a K3S as I
need to be. That's what I did with my vintage K3s. A loaded used K3 with
those boards added is several $K less than a new K3S.

73, Jim K9YC

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[John W2XS]

Here are some things that mattered to me when thinking about the KX3 vs. K3
for home use:

Features that the K3/K3S has that the KX3/KX2 does not have:

1. No messy cables on the desk. This gives a cleaner look to the operating
position (IMO).
2. Coverage of the AM broadcast band as well as full shortwave coverage.
Important to me to reduce (someday) the need for other radios.
3. Excellent roofing filters. I don't know how the KX3 roofing filter system
compares to the K3 xtal filters.  But dialing down the selectivity to under
200 Hz and having that 200 Hz xtal filter click in is an awesome experience.
4. Built-in low-noise amplifier for 12, 10, and 6 meters.
5. Full-featured second receiver option. Diversity reception is amazing.

The KX2 vs. KX3 decision revolved mostly around size, 160 and 6 meters,
roofing filter, and 12 vs. 15 watts. The block diagrams are very similar.

I have the K3 for home use (upgraded to "almost" a K3S). Since giving my K2
to my brother, I now have a KX2 for portable/QRP work.  I am happy (but do
miss the sound and looks of the K2).

73, John W2XS

KX1 (S/N 015) w/KXPD1, KXAT1, KXB30 (The one in the QST review)
KX2 (S/N 1234)
K1 (S/N 2191) 40, 30, 20, 15, NB, Tuner,  Battery, Backlight, Stand
K2 (S/N 1116) w/KAT2, KSB2, K160RX, KIO2, KBT2, KNB2, KAF2, FDIMP (Built by
Sherwood Eng)
T4X (S/N 11116) (Just a coincidence)
K3/100 (S/N 919) w/KAT3,KRX3, KBPF3, KUSB, KFL3A-200, 500, 2.7k, AM, FM,
PR6-10, P3
HexKey (S/N 113)
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