planning to buy what should i get

[Larry-2]

I am planning to buy a K3 soon. What should it include if I am predominantly a phone operator in as many bans as possible. I may in the future also do cw. Thanks in advance, k4mwe
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Larry,

All you *need* is the stock 2.7 kHz roofing filter.  If you are thinking
of adding the subRX in the future, get the 8 pole 2.8 filter so you
don't have to bother with offsets.  You may want to add additional
filters for CW and data modes, but unless you are using those modes for
DX pileups or contests you can skip that.  The DSP filtering is fine for
more casual operation.

If you want 100 watts, add the KPA3,
If you want diversity reception, you will want the KRX3 and matched filters
If you will be working with transverters (other possible bands) add the
KXV3A
If you want the internal 2 meter transverter, add the K144XV
If you are using antennas that need a tuner, add the KAT3.

I notice you are in Raleigh, so if you want to touch and feel a K3, come
up to Wake Forest and you can have a session with mine.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/28/2012 10:51 AM, Larry wrote:
> I am planning to buy a K3 soon. What should it include if I am predominantly a phone operator in as many bans as possible. I may in the future also do cw. Thanks in advance, k4mwe
>
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[David Christ]

Yes the KRX3 is needed if you want to do diversity,  but I find that
having the KRX3 has really helped working DX split.  You can work
split without it but it is easier with it.  Well worth the $$ in my
opinion.

David K0LUM

At 11:27 AM -0500 1/28/12, Don Wilhelm wrote:

>Larry,
>
>All you *need* is the stock 2.7 kHz roofing filter.  If you are thinking
>of adding the subRX in the future, get the 8 pole 2.8 filter so you
>don't have to bother with offsets.  You may want to add additional
>filters for CW and data modes, but unless you are using those modes for
>DX pileups or contests you can skip that.  The DSP filtering is fine for
>more casual operation.
>
>If you want 100 watts, add the KPA3,
>If you want diversity reception, you will want the KRX3 and matched filters
>If you will be working with transverters (other possible bands) add the
>KXV3A
>If you want the internal 2 meter transverter, add the K144XV
>If you are using antennas that need a tuner, add the KAT3.
>
>I notice you are in Raleigh, so if you want to touch and feel a K3, come
>up to Wake Forest and you can have a session with mine.
>
>73,
>Don W3FPR
>
>On 1/28/2012 10:51 AM, Larry wrote:
>>  I am planning to buy a K3 soon. What should it include if I am
>>predominantly a phone operator in as many bans as possible. I may
>>in the future also do cw. Thanks in advance, k4mwe
>>
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