[Elecraft] [K3] K3 owner in spe
Dear all, I have plans for a K3. I am spending most of my time on the HF bands hunting for new countries looking forward to make my 5 band DXCC with 300+ countries in the next 10 years. Have room for modest antennas only. Any comments regarding the suitability of the following configuration for the mentioned purposed will be appreciated. K3/100-F (100 W Transceiver KPA3-F (ATU 100W) KRX3 (Subreceiver) KTCXO3-1 (Stable oscillator) KUSB (USB) KDVR3 (Digital Voice Recorder) KXV3 RX Ant 2 pcs KFL3A-2.8_2.7sw replacement K3 and KRX3 2 pcs KFL3A-1.8 K SSB 2 pcs KFL3A-250 CW 2 pcs KFL3A-6K AM 2 pcs KFL3B-FM FM Kenwood MC-60 microphone Vy 73 OZ1CCM Kjeld __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 owner in spe
Dear Kjeld, You don't say what modes you are intending to operate. I have removed all the extra filters from the list as I have found the standard filter offering from Elecraft to be up to the job on both SSB and CW. However, you might consider adding a 400Hz filter for CW if that is your main interest. The frequency stability of the K3 is excellent, so no need for the high spec oscillator. I have added a Heil headset, as although I have a love/hate relationship with mine with regard to comfort, and it is way too expensive, it does work well. So this is my list... K3/100-F (100 W Transceiver KPA3-F (ATU 100W) KRX3 (Subreceiver) KUSB (USB) KDVR3 (Digital Voice Recorder) KXV3 RX Ant Heil Pro Headset Hope that this helps. 73 Stewart G3RXQ __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 owner in spe
Dear Stewart Would like to be ready for any mode that the DX will be running when the band is open and I am QRV. Vy 73 OZ1CCM Kjeld -Original Message- From: Stewart Baker [mailto:stew...@baker.nildram.co.uk] Sent: 2. februar 2009 17:16 To: Kjeld Holm; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 owner in spe Dear Kjeld, You don't say what modes you are intending to operate. I have removed all the extra filters from the list as I have found the standard filter offering from Elecraft to be up to the job on both SSB and CW. However, you might consider adding a 400Hz filter for CW if that is your main interest. The frequency stability of the K3 is excellent, so no need for the high spec oscillator. I have added a Heil headset, as although I have a love/hate relationship with mine with regard to comfort, and it is way too expensive, it does work well. So this is my list... K3/100-F (100 W Transceiver KPA3-F (ATU 100W) KRX3 (Subreceiver) KUSB (USB) KDVR3 (Digital Voice Recorder) KXV3 RX Ant Heil Pro Headset Hope that this helps. 73 Stewart G3RXQ __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 owner in spe
In which case you will also require the AM FM filters. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Mon, 2 Feb 2009 17:24:22 +0100, Kjeld Holm wrote: Dear Stewart Would like to be ready for any mode that the DX will be running when the band is open and I am QRV. Vy 73 OZ1CCM Kjeld -Original Message- From: Stewart Baker [mailto:stew...@baker.nildram.co.uk] Sent: 2. februar 2009 17:16 To: Kjeld Holm; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 owner in spe Dear Kjeld, You don't say what modes you are intending to operate. I have removed all the extra filters from the list as I have found the standard filter offering from Elecraft to be up to the job on both SSB and CW. However, you might consider adding a 400Hz filter for CW if that is your main interest. The frequency stability of the K3 is excellent, so no need for the high spec oscillator. I have added a Heil headset, as although I have a love/hate relationship with mine with regard to comfort, and it is way too expensive, it does work well. So this is my list... K3/100-F (100 W Transceiver KPA3-F (ATU 100W) KRX3 (Subreceiver) KUSB (USB) KDVR3 (Digital Voice Recorder) KXV3 RX Ant Heil Pro Headset Hope that this helps. 73 Stewart G3RXQ __ 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] [K3] K3 owner in spe
Any comments regarding the suitability of the following configuration for the mentioned purposed will be appreciated. K3/100-F (100 W Transceiver KPA3-F (ATU 100W) KRX3 (Subreceiver) KTCXO3-1 (Stable oscillator) KUSB (USB) KDVR3 (Digital Voice Recorder) KXV3 RX Ant 2 pcs KFL3A-2.8_2.7sw replacement K3 and KRX3 2 pcs KFL3A-1.8 K SSB 2 pcs KFL3A-250 CW 2 pcs KFL3A-6K AM 2 pcs KFL3B-FM FM Kenwood MC-60 microphone Kjeld, You have a very complete configuration here. If you want to save some money you might drop the wide filters for the Sub Rx as they probably won't help you attain your stated DXCC goals. They might help bag some broadcast band DX if that is important to you. You may or may not need the KXV3 for Rx antenna as the sub receiver allows you to install a receive antenna BNC connector without the KXV3. The KPA3-F also adds a second RF connector for transmit/receive. Study the antenna switching part of the manual and determine if you need the KXV3 for your stated purpose of adding an Rx antenna. I don't have the KXV3 and I do have a separate Rx antenna port. If a band scope is important down the road you will need the KXV3. Depending on your operating style the band scope would help you attain your goals, your mileage may vary. Mike Scott - AE6WA Tarzana, CA (DM04 / near LA) K3-100 #508/ KX1 #1311 __ 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
