Re: New K3 User and New Ham

Posted by Skip, W9SKP on Jan 06, 2010; 2:06am
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/New-K3-User-and-New-Ham-tp4253024p4258804.html

Dear Steve,
Welcome to the amateur and K3 community! I would like to share two thoughts regarding a pre-made antenna and a power source.  First, I recommend you make use of the eHam website - there's a lot of useful information and reviews there.  Along that line, I suggest you look at the True-Talk 40m G5RV.  I have one as an inverted V and I am very pleased with it.  I have made contacts to Europe, Russia, Australia, etc.  The K3 will autotune from 80, 40, 20 and 10m.  The eHam review is found at http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2202.  A reasonable AC power supply is the Alinco DM-340MVT for around $177.  I know there are a lot of other very good options out there, these are just two.  It was not long ago that I was a new ham and I remember appreciating the specific recommendations.  So you may consider these in addition to the many great recommendations and instructions you have already received from the more experienced hams on this thread.
73,
Skip, W9SKP