Rick: Looks to me like you're making good choices.
If you're planning on ever using diversity, you may wish to match the 2.7 kHz 5-pole filters in main and sub, or, for a little more than the matching cost, start with 2.8 kHz 8-pole filters in main and sub. The time to decide on a 2.7 vs 2.8 kHz filter is at the time of the initial order. The "stock" K3 and KRX3 come with a 2.7 kHz 5-pole filter. If you want to change to 2.8 kHz filter at the time of initial order, the cost is less than doing it later. I chose the pair of 2.8 kHz filters, YMMV. The KXV3A gives you IF output for a panadapter (the P3 and others, for example, N8LP's LP-PAN and RfSpace SDR-IQ), an Rx antenna input and transverter in and out connectors. You can get that on day one, or you can upgrade it later. The next thing on list (if this were mine...) would be a 1.8 kHz filter on the main receiver. This can help when you get into that nasty SSB pileup or find there's someone right next to the guy you want to work. You don't need the same filter inventory in main and sub receivers. Some people prefer it, but it isn't a hard requirement. This is all very subjective. Ask 5 people and you'll get 8 opinions. I do strongly recommend building it from a kit unless you're really time-constrained. It's not hard to assemble, takes maybe 10 hours, and no special tools except an ESD mat from the local Radio Shack and a DVM. Investments in improving your antenna situation will pay off even more. Any chance of getting a small beam up? Maybe one of those newfangled Hex beams on a 30 or 40 foot telescoping mast? It's a great community, Rick. Sorta the way it ought to be... Welcome aboard! 73 de Dick, K6KR -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K6LE Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 6:29 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Going to pull the trigger - Suggestions? I have been on and off of this reflector several times over the past couple of years and have decided to put in an order for the K3. Other than the fact that is is a terrific radio that will indulge my love of playing with tech devices I am also very impressed with the sense of community and with the participation by the owners and designers on the reflector. Also, I paid them a visit in Aptos a year or so ago and was very impressed with the reception and by the commitment and dedication of the members of the team. On short notice they made every effort to make me feel welcome and to allow me to play with a K3 with the assistance of a tech. Tomorrow I am going to order one and decided that while I will scrimp a bit for now I want the items that will help set the K3 apart from my current transceiver. I would like to ask the group's suggestions on my order. But first, a little background to help those that want to jump in to guide me. I have been licensed since '58 but have never been a "big gun". I enjoy working what DX I can and casual contesting. Not a rag chewer and in fact don't use SSB that much. My current location dictates not much more than a vertical and a 102' ladder line fed doublet at 35 feet. I enjoy digital modes and RTTY contesting. I probably wind up on CW for most of my DX chasing. I would like to "trick out" the K3 as much as economically feasible for my operating. Over the years I think I have wound up taking out my frustrations of not having big antennas by buying as good of a transceiver as I could mainly because I like to play with different modes and the latest technology. Here is the order I am playing with tonight in preparation for ordering it tomorrow: K3/100 Kit KAT 3 I don't use an amp and if the ATU as good as expected I will sell my LDG. Also I want the 2nd Antenna input KRX3 Having the second Rcvr is one of the big differentiators from my current Xcvr. KBPF3 Hardly ever use general coverage but would like to have it on the Sub. KXV3A Would like to have the Rx Ant and I assume the IF out will be needed for the P3 - also may want to do some Xverters later KFL3A-400 x2 Suggestions? TIA, Rick K6LE ______________________________________________________________ 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
