Should I or shouldn't I.

[Gary D Krause]

I've read all I can read about the K3 and I'm really tempted to order one.
 Money is no problem since I haven't spent my tax return yet. :-).  So, having
said that I would like someone to give me the best reason or reasons for
buying a K3.

I already have a K2 15 watt version and I love it.  I work mostly CW with some
SSB.  I'm a ragchewer and I like to work DX also.  I work a lot of QRP.  I
don't do contests or digital modes and my computer stays off when I'm on the
air.  I don't do dxpeditons and rarely operate outside of my home.

Will the K3 give me much more than what I already have with the K2 with my
style of operating?  Keep in mind that I don't do digital modes so, that
doesn't count and contesting doesn't count either.

Gary, N7HTS



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[Craig Rairdin]

> Will the K3 give me much more than what I already have with the K2 with
> my style of operating?  Keep in mind that I don't do digital modes so,
> that doesn't count and contesting doesn't count either.

I would think you'd be interested in the improved receiver and filters,
espcially for rag-chewing when signal quality isn't ideal.

I don't do digital modes, either, but one of the features of the K3 I'm
looking forward to is its ability to decode/encode digital modes without a
computer. One of the reasons I haven't bothered with digital is not wanting
to take the time to figure out how to do it. Being able to just tune in a
signal and go might give me the opportunity to try a mode I haven't been
able to try before.

I'm a light-weight contester so the second receiver option allows me to take
a step up in the contesting world without much effort.

The 6m capability gives me a new band to explore. This will be my first
6m-capable radio.

I think the common theme is that the advanced features and specs of the
radio for a person who doesn't normally put a lot of demands on a radio give
me the opportunity to try something new without a lot of extra effort or
equipment. It seems like that might be something appealing to you.

Craig
NZ0R
KX1 #1499
K1 #1966
K2/100 #4941
K3/100 - T-9 days and counting

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[N6TR]

On Wed, Aug 22, 2007 at 12:26:35PM -0600, Gary D Krause wrote:

> Will the K3 give me much more than what I already have with the K2 with my
> style of operating?  Keep in mind that I don't do digital modes so, that
> doesn't count and contesting doesn't count either.

I guess this is a very personal question and the factors that are important
to one person might not matter to someone else.

Probably the best reason I can think of to go ahead and buy one now is very
simple.  If you don't really like it - you can probably sell it for near whay
you paid for it on the open market.  

My experience with S/N 0000013 tells me this radio is going to be very hard
to get you hands on for some time.  Once more of these hit the streets and
people start to hear what I hear when I put on the headphones - they are
going to want one NOW!!

So - I wouldn't hesitate to order one - then make up your mind.  I would
almost bet you that the K2 will become your camping radio and the K3 will
take up the center space in your operating table to stay.

And as someone else said - six meters.  It's a fun band in the summer and
in 5 years when the spots return.

Tree N6TR
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