You will not be running digital modes with 12W on the KX3. It is rated for 5W on digital modes. Some people prefer to run it it at 3W. I've seen photos of one KX3 modified with a big heat sink and fan for higher power on digital modes.
For modes that require extreme frequency stability (e.g. JT65), you may be better off with the K3. The KX3 does have an optional calibration procedure for better temperature compensation, but the K3 is probably better out of the box and has additional options for frequency stabilization. wunder K6WRU On Feb 28, 2013, at 4:43 PM, Stan AE7UT wrote: > I have both a K3 and KX3 and was thinking it would be nice to use my KX3 a > little > more in the shack. Any advantage of using the K3 versus the KX3? > > I have a Signalink USB that I used with my Icom 7K so I have to buy the > jumper and > cord. I was thinking of maybe buying a Rigblaster Advantage because the > computer > sound card always seemed to be difficult to configure with the Icom. > > I know there is the wattage issue. Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use > the KX3? > I know in the past with my Icom 7K I didn't use much wattage. I haven't > done digital > for almost 2 years so it's all fuzzy to me now. > > I'm using DXlabs for logging and rig control and was planning on using that > for the > digital stuff unless you think there is a better option. > > Thanks > Stan AE7UT ______________________________________________________________ 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
