I would say it depends on what you want to do with your radio. If you like the idea of a traditional radio format, where you hook cables and interfaces (like the microham) up to the box, you will have more fun with the KX3. The KX3 is obviously a lot more mobile.
On the other hand, if you like the idea of doing things in software (e.g. VAC connections to FLDIGI, etc.) then you will have a good time with the Flex. The CW issues are fixed for normal operations (<35WPM non-QSK) and it's a lot of fun to work DX in split pile up. If you are a computer geek and a visual person - this is the radio. Personally, I enjoy experimenting with the new genre of SDR radios (Flex) but I respect the tried and true format for certain situations. (e.g. outfitting a HF contest station) Luckily, I think the resale value for either radio is pretty good. So the risk buying either one is small because if you don't like it, you can sell it without loosing a lot of money. 73's Stu2 W7IY ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
