Not sure 11W drive is good for normal rag chewing with the KX3. It does get rather hot to touch.
I would hope that the KXPA100 would only require 5W for 100W output or close to that. 73 On 24 March 2013 18:27, Fred Smith <m...@mo-net.com> wrote: > My KX3 will output 354w with 11w of drive power. I guess I really don't > need > one other than what I have. > > > 73, > Fred/N0AZZ > K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 > P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Greg > Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 3:27 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp > > Well it may be a waste of money for you but it is worth about 10 db to > everyone else... ;<) 73, Greg-N4CC > > -----Original Message----- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gil G. > Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:54 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp > > I have been using my KX3 for a few months now, and never needed an amp. > Nine out of ten times, if I hear someone, they can hear me (CW). > Actually, even with my K1 at 6W, I never felt the need. > For SSB, I can see how it would help, but for CW, it's a waste of money. > > Gil. > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6195 - Release Date: 03/21/13 > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6195 - Release Date: 03/21/13 > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > -- *Gary - VK1ZZ Skype: Gary.VK1ZZ Motorhome Portable The Shack* *Elecraft K3 P3 Panadapter KPA500FT KAT500FT** KX3-K * ______________________________________________________________ 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