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Jim Low man

Percentage of KX3 owners who bought a KXPA100

A while ago, someone postulated about the percentage of KX3 owners who
might also buy a KXPA100 amp.
At the time, I though that it sounded a bit high.

Today I read that KXPA100 #605 had been received, as has KX3 #5485.
My math shows that only 11% of KX3 owners are also owners of the KXPA100.

I don't expect this percentage to change much with time, now that (I
believe) Elecraft has caught up with all of the pre-orders on the
KXPA100 and, certainly, the KX3.
I also believe that almost everyone who was on the proverbial fence
about either, has jumped in and ordered at this point.

It will be interesting to see what the trend is on the 2m module.
I'm hoping that the "big announcement" will be made soon, and the gate
opened for pre-orders on the 2m module; at least, before I go in the
hospital for surgery on the 24th.

72/73 de Jim - AD6CW

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Stephen Selberg

Re: Percentage of KX3 owners who bought a KXPA100

Greetings,

I'm sure a number of people are in the same boat as me. I plan on getting
one but am holding off for now for a few reasons. 1) finances 2) letting
the bulk of the bugs get worked out 3) waiting to hear feedback from others
4) did I mention finances...boy diapers are expensive 5) didn't order one
initially due to the delay of order fulfillment 6) as you mentioned the 2
meter module, cant decide if I want that or the amp first 7) the xyl
factor... God forbid I buy more radio gear before buying her the extremely
overpriced purse that she wants...8) something at home always needs to be
repaired/replaced taking from the radio fund...

I'm sure the ratio will move up as time goes on.

Good luck with your surgery Jim. I wish you a speedy recovery.

73 Steve KS6PD

On Wednesday, February 12, 2014, Jim Lowman <[hidden email]> wrote:

> A while ago, someone postulated about the percentage of KX3 owners who
> might also buy a KXPA100 amp.
> At the time, I though that it sounded a bit high.
>
> Today I read that KXPA100 #605 had been received, as has KX3 #5485.
> My math shows that only 11% of KX3 owners are also owners of the KXPA100.
>
> I don't expect this percentage to change much with time, now that (I
> believe) Elecraft has caught up with all of the pre-orders on the KXPA100
> and, certainly, the KX3.
> I also believe that almost everyone who was on the proverbial fence about
> either, has jumped in and ordered at this point.
>
> It will be interesting to see what the trend is on the 2m module.
> I'm hoping that the "big announcement" will be made soon, and the gate
> opened for pre-orders on the 2m module; at least, before I go in the
> hospital for surgery on the 24th.
>
> 72/73 de Jim - AD6CW
>
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george fritkin

Re: Percentage of KX3 owners who bought a KXPA100

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I have one. Luckily money is not an issue. Up dates? Who cares! It works great as is. Software bugs, eh. Ask me I am an old software developer. It is a great companion for the kx3. It also drives a linear nicely

George,W6GF

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On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 8:24 PM PST Stephen Selberg wrote:

>Greetings,
>
>I'm sure a number of people are in the same boat as me. I plan on getting
>one but am holding off for now for a few reasons. 1) finances 2) letting
>the bulk of the bugs get worked out 3) waiting to hear feedback from others
>4) did I mention finances...boy diapers are expensive 5) didn't order one
>initially due to the delay of order fulfillment 6) as you mentioned the 2
>meter module, cant decide if I want that or the amp first 7) the xyl
>factor... God forbid I buy more radio gear before buying her the extremely
>overpriced purse that she wants...8) something at home always needs to be
>repaired/replaced taking from the radio fund...
>
>I'm sure the ratio will move up as time goes on.
>
>Good luck with your surgery Jim. I wish you a speedy recovery.
>
>73 Steve KS6PD
>
>
>
>On Wednesday, February 12, 2014, Jim Lowman <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> A while ago, someone postulated about the percentage of KX3 owners who
>> might also buy a KXPA100 amp.
>> At the time, I though that it sounded a bit high.
>>
>> Today I read that KXPA100 #605 had been received, as has KX3 #5485.
>> My math shows that only 11% of KX3 owners are also owners of the KXPA100.
>>
>> I don't expect this percentage to change much with time, now that (I
>> believe) Elecraft has caught up with all of the pre-orders on the KXPA100
>> and, certainly, the KX3.
>> I also believe that almost everyone who was on the proverbial fence about
>> either, has jumped in and ordered at this point.
>>
>> It will be interesting to see what the trend is on the 2m module.
>> I'm hoping that the "big announcement" will be made soon, and the gate
>> opened for pre-orders on the 2m module; at least, before I go in the
>> hospital for surgery on the 24th.
>>
>> 72/73 de Jim - AD6CW
>>
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KE6BB

Re: Percentage of KX3 owners who bought a KXPA100

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Re: "I'm sure a number of people are in the same boat as me."Yep, Steve, we are on the same cruise, and our boat is floating on the water in my kitchen! Just found out today that I may have a water leak in the kitchen under the slab. While they have the slab dug up the wife will be thinking new cabinets, countertops, somewhat different layout, etc., etc., etc. By the time we get all of this done, I probably could have bought 10 KXPA100's...maybe 20!I am walking around mumbling a very Eeyore-like, "Oh me, oh my!"MarkKE6BB

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To: Jim Lowman <[hidden email]>; [hidden email] <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Percentage of KX3 owners who bought a KXPA100

Greetings,I'm sure a number of people are in the same boat as me. I plan on gettingone but am holding off for now for a few reasons. 1) finances 2) lettingthe bulk of the bugs get worked out 3) waiting to hear feedback from others4) did I mention finances..
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ny4g

Re: Percentage of KX3 owners who bought a KXPA100

I am one of those that opted for the KPA500 instead. I have a Hardrock50 with the QSK board which keeps up with the KPA500 quite nicely. I have the best of both worlds 200w on 30m and 500w everywhere else. My KX3 does yeoman's duty in the shack. The K2 is dedicated to RTTY, JT65 and PSK and occasional phone. I have an SO2R arrangement ready to pounce when the opportunity strikes. Of course I do QRP as well. I just got a card in the mail from a DX requesting confirmation. How often does that happen? It was for a QRP contact with Japan on 80m. He was running 1 kW and I was running 5 watts. He was running an FT920 and I was running a KX3. Most of the time I am running 500w on 80m. When propagation is good and the DX is strong - I run 5w.
Ariel NY4G

> Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:12:02 -0800
> From: [hidden email]
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Percentage of KX3 owners who bought a KXPA100
>
> Re: "I'm sure a number of people are in the same boat as me."Yep, Steve, we are on the same cruise, and our boat is floating on the water in my kitchen! Just found out today that I may have a water leak in the kitchen under the slab. While they have the slab dug up the wife will be thinking new cabinets, countertops, somewhat different layout, etc., etc., etc. By the time we get all of this done, I probably could have bought 10 KXPA100's...maybe 20!I am walking around mumbling a very Eeyore-like, "Oh me, oh my!"MarkKE6BB
>
> From: Stephen Selberg<[hidden email]>
> Sent: ‎Wed, ‎Feb‎ ‎12‎, ‎2014 at ‎8‎:‎25‎ ‎PM
> To: Jim Lowman <[hidden email]>; [hidden email] <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Percentage of KX3 owners who bought a KXPA100
>
> Greetings,I'm sure a number of people are in the same boat as me. I plan on gettingone but am holding off for now for a few reasons. 1) finances 2) lettingthe bulk of the bugs get worked out 3) waiting to hear feedback from others4) did I mention finances..
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Johnny Siu

Percentage of KX3 owners who bought a KXPA100

Hello Ariel,

I am also using HR50 and KPA500. Could you please give me a wiring diagram among KX3 + HR50 + KPA500 for my reference? It will be a piece of useful information.

73

Johnny VR2XMC

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主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] Percentage of KX3 owners who bought a KXPA100

I am one of those that opted for the KPA500 instead. I have a Hardrock50 with the QSK board which keeps up with the KPA500 quite nicely. I have the best of both worlds 200w on 30m and 500w everywhere else. My KX3 does yeoman's duty in the shack. The K2 is dedicated to RTTY, JT65 and PSK and occasional phone. I have an SO2R arrangement ready to pounce when the opportunity strikes. Of course I do QRP as well. I just got a card in the mail from a DX requesting confirmation. How often does that happen? It was for a QRP contact with Japan on 80m. He was running 1 kW and I was running 5 watts. He was running an FT920 and I was running a KX3. Most of the time I am running 500w on 80m. When propagation is good and the DX is strong - I run 5w.
Ariel NY4G

> Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:12:02 -0800
> From: [hidden email]
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Percentage of KX3 owners who bought a KXPA100
>
> Re: "I'm sure a number of people are in the same boat as me."Yep, Steve, we are on the same cruise, and our boat is floating on the water in my kitchen! Just found out today that I may have a water leak in the kitchen under the slab. While they have the slab dug up the wife will be thinking new cabinets, countertops, somewhat different layout, etc., etc., etc. By the time we get all of this done, I probably could have bought 10 KXPA100's...maybe 20!I am walking around mumbling a very Eeyore-like, "Oh me, oh my!"MarkKE6BB
>
> From: Stephen Selberg<[hidden email]>
> Sent: ‎Wed, ‎Feb‎ ‎12‎, ‎2014 at ‎8‎:‎25‎ ‎PM
> To: Jim Lowman <[hidden email]>; [hidden email] <[hidden email]>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Percentage of KX3 owners who bought a KXPA100
>
> Greetings,I'm sure a number of people are in the same boat as me. I plan on gettingone but am holding off for now for a few reasons. 1) finances 2) lettingthe bulk of the bugs get worked out 3) waiting to hear feedback from others4) did I mention finances..
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Dave-5

Re: Percentage of KX3 owners who bought a KXPA100

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I oubt that I will buy the amplifier. If I want up to 100W I will use my
TS2000X, plus having the KX3 set below 5W on CW (10W on SSB) is ideal for my
QRP activities.

Dave (G0DJA)

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Jim Low man

Re: Percentage of KX3 owners who bought a KXPA100

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Thanks for all of the excellent points on my not-so-scientific survey.

Penn makes an especially good point about the KX3 being a viable
alternative to use with any QRP transceiver.
Both Elecraft and Ten-Tec used this as a selling point for their
respective offerings.

Looks like several of you are waiting, either until any bugs are worked
out, or until it's available from stock.
Right now, it's still looking like 1-2 weeks, according to the latest
shipping status from Elecraft.

73 de Jim - AD6CW
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wayne burdick

Re: Percentage of KX3 owners who bought a KXPA100

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Last bug was squashed yesterday :)

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On Feb 13, 2014, at 6:41 PM, Jim Lowman <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Thanks for all of the excellent points on my not-so-scientific survey.
>
> Penn makes an especially good point about the KX3 being a viable alternative to use with any QRP transceiver.
> Both Elecraft and Ten-Tec used this as a selling point for their respective offerings.
>
> Looks like several of you are waiting, either until any bugs are worked out, or until it's available from stock.
> Right now, it's still looking like 1-2 weeks, according to the latest shipping status from Elecraft.
>
> 73 de Jim - AD6CW
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Rick M0LEP

Re: Percentage of KX3 owners who bought a KXPA100

On Fri 14 Feb Wayne Burdick wrote:
> Last bug was squashed yesterday :)

I heard a song about that: http://steve.savitzky.net/Songs/bugs/ ;) ;)

....and more on-topic; I do plan to get a KXPA100 at some point, but
other things are slightly higher on my radio-spend priority list:

*) Getting a mast up in the garden
*) Getting a beam on the mast in the garden
*) Getting a rotator to turn the beam on the mast in the garden

....which saga might be twisted to fit "Rattlin' Bog", but I don't think
I'll bother, yet; it needs to be a far longer saga first. ;)

--
... 73, Rick, M0LEP

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