Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options?
They can be used in contests as most CW is all macro's and DXpedition's 2-3 macro's all that is needed. Those are about the only times CW is needed for most ops as digital has replaced it for many uses. 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 Tim Hague Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 12:10 AM Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options? Hi Bill and congratulations. Just a point before you get frustrated, computers reading CW, I wouldn't rely on it!, OK if both sides are using machine morse but if one is using the traditional way. Best regards, Tim Hague, M0AFJ Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 28 May 2013, at 03:56, Peter Hedberg k7...@arrl.net wrote: For a Nano second I thought about a self-build but when I considered time verses cost it was a no brainer for me. My new K3 and P3 will be delivered in a couple of days and a couple of hours after that I will have it on the air. I wasn't at all concerned about my ability to assemble the parts and pieces but I really like instant gratification so for me to pay the little extra to have the factory do the assembly and testing made sense for me. I pretty much knew what I wanted in the way of accessories but I wasn't real clear on the filter choices. Their customer service guru Harold knew the questions to ask and he walked me through what would be best for my type of operating. In the end he even saved me some dollars over my original choices. Congratulations Bill on passing the general and extra in one sitting and welcome to our world. It's a fantastic place! 73 - Pete - K7WTG -Original Message- From: Bill Blomgren [mailto:billb...@nc.rr.com] Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 2:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options? I've built LOTS of electronics over the years... but frankly I'm not sure I have enough time to build a K3.. (which is what I'm currently looking at..) - or a KX3. My problem: deciding which options will be useful. I've never done hf... I've been a broadcaster (with 20kw into 4 heliax with an antenna way up theree.. or a pile of verticals that I never have to touch because the tuning was done correctly N years ago I had the Tech for 2 months, and with my background splurged on taking both the general and extra.. and somehow managed to pass both. (Thanks to the DurHamFest and their VE's!) I'm not sure what will be needed at this point. Right now, I don't 'do' code. Never learned it. I will eventually pick it up, but not right at first... Computer? but of course... That's the sort of stuff I do for a living, so morse from keyboard? No issue. Reading what comes back? The computer can handle that. Pactor? Shoot.. I'm a tcp/ip junkie... it's not IP, but it is a packet from point A to someplace else.. Can do. Other that that.. I'm really not sure what options will be required in a 100 watt/living in an apartment with resulting ugly antenna issue world will need. Obviously the antenna tuner, but what else is everyone finding useful. (I can skip the 2 meter add on for the time being... probably can find a 6 meter antenna I can fudge into functionality.. SOMETHING for 20 to 6 meters perhaps...or 20 through 10... Again, not sure what will be needed. Naturally, if you ask Elecraft, you will get a system with every possible bell and whistle.. but is it all something a newb will use? __ 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 __ 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: 3184/6362 - Release Date: 05/27/13 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3184/6362 - Release Date: 05/27
[Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options?
I've built LOTS of electronics over the years... but frankly I'm not sure I have enough time to build a K3.. (which is what I'm currently looking at..) - or a KX3. My problem: deciding which options will be useful. I've never done hf... I've been a broadcaster (with 20kw into 4 heliax with an antenna way up theree.. or a pile of verticals that I never have to touch because the tuning was done correctly N years ago I had the Tech for 2 months, and with my background splurged on taking both the general and extra.. and somehow managed to pass both. (Thanks to the DurHamFest and their VE's!) I'm not sure what will be needed at this point. Right now, I don't 'do' code. Never learned it. I will eventually pick it up, but not right at first... Computer? but of course... That's the sort of stuff I do for a living, so morse from keyboard? No issue. Reading what comes back? The computer can handle that. Pactor? Shoot.. I'm a tcp/ip junkie... it's not IP, but it is a packet from point A to someplace else.. Can do. Other that that.. I'm really not sure what options will be required in a 100 watt/living in an apartment with resulting ugly antenna issue world will need. Obviously the antenna tuner, but what else is everyone finding useful. (I can skip the 2 meter add on for the time being... probably can find a 6 meter antenna I can fudge into functionality.. SOMETHING for 20 to 6 meters perhaps...or 20 through 10... Again, not sure what will be needed. Naturally, if you ask Elecraft, you will get a system with every possible bell and whistle.. but is it all something a newb will use? __ 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] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options?
The good thing is you can add stuff later, if you need it. I would start out with a CW filter/RTTY Filter, 100 watts and the tuner. If you plan to xmit FM or AM you will need the appropriate filter. The Xvter board is nice if you use receiving antennas. The sub Rcv is great if you like to tune multiple bands at the same time. If you want general coverage then you will need that module. The kits are fairly simplistic to build. The boards are built and tested. It is a matter of building the case around the parts. I enjoyed building both of mine and my amp. They really don't take too long to build. If you don't have the time then have Elecraft build it, the additional cost is reasonable. If you are into QRP then look at the KX3. Mike W0MU On 5/27/2013 3:51 PM, Bill Blomgren wrote: I've built LOTS of electronics over the years... but frankly I'm not sure I have enough time to build a K3.. (which is what I'm currently looking at..) - or a KX3. My problem: deciding which options will be useful. I've never done hf... I've been a broadcaster (with 20kw into 4 heliax with an antenna way up theree.. or a pile of verticals that I never have to touch because the tuning was done correctly N years ago I had the Tech for 2 months, and with my background splurged on taking both the general and extra.. and somehow managed to pass both. (Thanks to the DurHamFest and their VE's!) I'm not sure what will be needed at this point. Right now, I don't 'do' code. Never learned it. I will eventually pick it up, but not right at first... Computer? but of course... That's the sort of stuff I do for a living, so morse from keyboard? No issue. Reading what comes back? The computer can handle that. Pactor? Shoot.. I'm a tcp/ip junkie... it's not IP, but it is a packet from point A to someplace else.. Can do. Other that that.. I'm really not sure what options will be required in a 100 watt/living in an apartment with resulting ugly antenna issue world will need. Obviously the antenna tuner, but what else is everyone finding useful. (I can skip the 2 meter add on for the time being... probably can find a 6 meter antenna I can fudge into functionality.. SOMETHING for 20 to 6 meters perhaps...or 20 through 10... Again, not sure what will be needed. Naturally, if you ask Elecraft, you will get a system with every possible bell and whistle.. but is it all something a newb will use? __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options?
That has not been my experience at all. They come back with how do you operate or intend to operate and then go from there. Since so many of them use the equipment, I found them to be a great resource when ordering. It all comes down to knowing what you want to do... - Brendon KK6AYI On May 27, 2013, at 2:51 PM, Bill Blomgren wrote: Naturally, if you ask Elecraft, you will get a system with every possible bell and whistle.. but is it all something a newb will use? __ 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] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options?
Considering you're initially running SSB with compromised antennas, I would definitely look at K3-100 and not run QRP. You don't need any filter to start besides the stock 2.7 or 8-pole 2.8kHz, the DSP will do the rest until you know what you want to do and where you want improved performance. As W0MU correctly noted, you can always add whatever you want. This is a great feature of the K3! You will want an antenna tuner, either the internal KAT3, or if you want the option of running more power later, you might consider putting the cost of the KAT3 into a KAT500 which accomplishes the same thing but accommodates up to 1KW. Alternately, if you anticipate wanting to load up a wet noodle (possible in an apartment), some external tuners will give you more flexibility. Last, my favorite bargain headset Yamaha CM100 and you're in business! Welcome to HF! 73, Josh W6XU On 5/27/2013 3:12 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote: The good thing is you can add stuff later, if you need it. I would start out with a CW filter/RTTY Filter, 100 watts and the tuner.If you plan to xmit FM or AM you will need the appropriate filter. The Xvter board is nice if you use receiving antennas. The sub Rcv is great if you like to tune multiple bands at the same time. If you want general coverage then you will need that module. The kits are fairly simplistic to build. The boards are built and tested. It is a matter of building the case around the parts. I enjoyed building both of mine and my amp. They really don't take too long to build. If you don't have the time then have Elecraft build it, the additional cost is reasonable. If you are into QRP then look at the KX3. Mike W0MU On 5/27/2013 3:51 PM, Bill Blomgren wrote: I've built LOTS of electronics over the years... but frankly I'm not sure I have enough time to build a K3.. (which is what I'm currently looking at..) - or a KX3. My problem: deciding which options will be useful. I've never done hf... I've been a broadcaster (with 20kw into 4 heliax with an antenna way up theree.. or a pile of verticals that I never have to touch because the tuning was done correctly N years ago I had the Tech for 2 months, and with my background splurged on taking both the general and extra.. and somehow managed to pass both. (Thanks to the DurHamFest and their VE's!) I'm not sure what will be needed at this point. Right now, I don't 'do' code. Never learned it. I will eventually pick it up, but not right at first... Computer? but of course... That's the sort of stuff I do for a living, so morse from keyboard? No issue. Reading what comes back? The computer can handle that. Pactor? Shoot.. I'm a tcp/ip junkie... it's not IP, but it is a packet from point A to someplace else.. Can do. Other that that.. I'm really not sure what options will be required in a 100 watt/living in an apartment with resulting ugly antenna issue world will need. Obviously the antenna tuner, but what else is everyone finding useful. (I can skip the 2 meter add on for the time being... probably can find a 6 meter antenna I can fudge into functionality.. SOMETHING for 20 to 6 meters perhaps...or 20 through 10... Again, not sure what will be needed. Naturally, if you ask Elecraft, you will get a system with every possible bell and whistle.. but is it all something a newb will use? __ 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 __ 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] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options?
I've designed and built a lot of gear in my 55 years of ham radio (see http://sadxa.org/n7ws.html for a couple of the simpler projects). I also built my K3/100, which isn't much of a challenge, but frankly if I were you and time was limited, I would just buy one assembled. For options, maybe the 2.8 KHz filter upgrade (I'm not sure I would do that again either), the ATU (I use resonant antennas or a linear antenna tuner) so I didn't include one. If you are going to do RTTY you might want the 400Hz filter and it will come in handy if you ever use CW. Of course the 100W option, otherwise, you're done. Wes N7WS --- On Mon, 5/27/13, Bill Blomgren billb...@nc.rr.com wrote: I've built LOTS of electronics over the years... but frankly I'm not sure I have enough time to build a K3.. (which is what I'm currently looking at..) - or a KX3. My problem: deciding which options will be useful. I've never done hf... I've been a broadcaster (with 20kw into 4 heliax with an antenna way up theree.. or a pile of verticals that I never have to touch because the tuning was done correctly N years ago I had the Tech for 2 months, and with my background splurged on taking both the general and extra.. and somehow managed to pass both. (Thanks to the DurHamFest and their VE's!) I'm not sure what will be needed at this point. Right now, I don't 'do' code. Never learned it. I will eventually pick it up, but not right at first... Computer? but of course... That's the sort of stuff I do for a living, so morse from keyboard? No issue. Reading what comes back? The computer can handle that. Pactor? Shoot.. I'm a tcp/ip junkie... it's not IP, but it is a packet from point A to someplace else.. Can do. Other that that.. I'm really not sure what options will be required in a 100 watt/living in an apartment with resulting ugly antenna issue world will need. Obviously the antenna tuner, but what else is everyone finding useful. (I can skip the 2 meter add on for the time being... probably can find a 6 meter antenna I can fudge into functionality.. SOMETHING for 20 to 6 meters perhaps...or 20 through 10... Again, not sure what will be needed. Naturally, if you ask Elecraft, you will get a system with every possible bell and whistle.. but is it all something a newb will use? __ 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] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options?
That's the sort of thing I was thinking.. I *really* don't anticipate going higher than 100 watts.. and will try the tripod antennas they have available in all probability, and look into building a motorized magnetic loop in all likelihood. (I can put nylon straps around the wooden beam holding up the second floor here.. and move the 2 meter somewhere.. perhaps to the front of the apartment, hanging from the light outside..G I was looking at ground loops - the only problem there would be RF levels if a cat or goose decided to get nosey. (I don't want to injure the critters, and don't want nosey kids playing with the antenna, naturally. A tripod antenna can find its way into the storage room easily... a Mag Loop? Get it up to the 6 or 7 foot level, and hope no one yanks on it. - Original Message - From: Josh Fiden j...@voodoolab.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options? Considering you're initially running SSB with compromised antennas, I would definitely look at K3-100 and not run QRP. You don't need any filter to start besides the stock 2.7 or 8-pole 2.8kHz, the DSP will do the rest until you know what you want to do and where you want improved performance. As W0MU correctly noted, you can always add whatever you want. This is a great feature of the K3! You will want an antenna tuner, either the internal KAT3, or if you want the option of running more power later, you might consider putting the cost of the KAT3 into a KAT500 which accomplishes the same thing but accommodates up to 1KW. Alternately, if you anticipate wanting to load up a wet noodle (possible in an apartment), some external tuners will give you more flexibility. Last, my favorite bargain headset Yamaha CM100 and you're in business! Welcome to HF! 73, Josh W6XU On 5/27/2013 3:12 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote: The good thing is you can add stuff later, if you need it. I would start out with a CW filter/RTTY Filter, 100 watts and the tuner. If you plan to xmit FM or AM you will need the appropriate filter. The Xvter board is nice if you use receiving antennas. The sub Rcv is great if you like to tune multiple bands at the same time. If you want general coverage then you will need that module. The kits are fairly simplistic to build. The boards are built and tested. It is a matter of building the case around the parts. I enjoyed building both of mine and my amp. They really don't take too long to build. If you don't have the time then have Elecraft build it, the additional cost is reasonable. If you are into QRP then look at the KX3. Mike W0MU On 5/27/2013 3:51 PM, Bill Blomgren wrote: I've built LOTS of electronics over the years... but frankly I'm not sure I have enough time to build a K3.. (which is what I'm currently looking at..) - or a KX3. My problem: deciding which options will be useful. I've never done hf... I've been a broadcaster (with 20kw into 4 heliax with an antenna way up theree.. or a pile of verticals that I never have to touch because the tuning was done correctly N years ago I had the Tech for 2 months, and with my background splurged on taking both the general and extra.. and somehow managed to pass both. (Thanks to the DurHamFest and their VE's!) I'm not sure what will be needed at this point. Right now, I don't 'do' code. Never learned it. I will eventually pick it up, but not right at first... Computer? but of course... That's the sort of stuff I do for a living, so morse from keyboard? No issue. Reading what comes back? The computer can handle that. Pactor? Shoot.. I'm a tcp/ip junkie... it's not IP, but it is a packet from point A to someplace else.. Can do. Other that that.. I'm really not sure what options will be required in a 100 watt/living in an apartment with resulting ugly antenna issue world will need. Obviously the antenna tuner, but what else is everyone finding useful. (I can skip the 2 meter add on for the time being... probably can find a 6 meter antenna I can fudge into functionality.. SOMETHING for 20 to 6 meters perhaps...or 20 through 10... Again, not sure what will be needed. Naturally, if you ask Elecraft, you will get a system with every possible bell and whistle.. but is it all something a newb will use? __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options?
Bill, OK, you don't have time to assemble the kit (it only takes 6 to 8 hours unless you have a lot of options) - so go with the K3/100. With your antenna limitations, you should add the KXAT3. All of the other options will depend on your chosen operating. As a new General (Congratulations BTW), I would suggest you delay all other options until you can determine what kind of operation you will be doing on HF. There are 2 exceptions to that advice: 1) If you even think you might later want to add the 2nd receiver *and* operate using diversity mode, get the 8 pole 2.8 kHz filter. 2) If you also desire to listen to SW Broadcast, add the KBPF3, and you may want either the 6 kHz or 13 kHz filter to receive AM. I would limit the options to those choices until you have a handle on what your HF operations will be and once you have a little experience, you can easily add other options as needed (or desired). If you get into CW or Data Mode contesting (or DXing) where you are operating with many other stations close to your frequency, you are likely to want additional roofing filters to minimize AGC 'pumping' which result from very strong stations close to your frequency. If you venture into CW, you may want either the 250 or the 400 Hz filters - the 400 Hz filter is also great for data modes, but if you use a wide (SSB width) waterfall when running data modes, that narrow filter will not be in use. If you are not serious about working DX in pileup situations or heavy contesting, the DSP filtering in the K3 will serve admirably. Even if you are serious about trying some of that kind of operating, I suggest you try the K3 with just the 2.7 or 2.8 kHz filter until you get your station on the air and enjoy your contacts. If you find you need more roofing filters, the extra filters can be easily added. Get the K3, then get the HF experience, and then you will know what you want to add to your K3. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/27/2013 6:43 PM, Bill Blomgren wrote: That's the sort of thing I was thinking.. I *really* don't anticipate going higher than 100 watts.. and will try the tripod antennas they have available in all probability, and look into building a motorized magnetic loop in all likelihood. (I can put nylon straps around the wooden beam holding up the second floor here.. and move the 2 meter somewhere.. perhaps to the front of the apartment, hanging from the light outside..G I was looking at ground loops - the only problem there would be RF levels if a cat or goose decided to get nosey. (I don't want to injure the critters, and don't want nosey kids playing with the antenna, naturally. A tripod antenna can find its way into the storage room easily... a Mag Loop? Get it up to the 6 or 7 foot level, and hope no one yanks on it. - Original Message - From: Josh Fiden j...@voodoolab.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 6:30 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options? Considering you're initially running SSB with compromised antennas, I would definitely look at K3-100 and not run QRP. You don't need any filter to start besides the stock 2.7 or 8-pole 2.8kHz, the DSP will do the rest until you know what you want to do and where you want improved performance. As W0MU correctly noted, you can always add whatever you want. This is a great feature of the K3! You will want an antenna tuner, either the internal KAT3, or if you want the option of running more power later, you might consider putting the cost of the KAT3 into a KAT500 which accomplishes the same thing but accommodates up to 1KW. Alternately, if you anticipate wanting to load up a wet noodle (possible in an apartment), some external tuners will give you more flexibility. Last, my favorite bargain headset Yamaha CM100 and you're in business! Welcome to HF! 73, Josh W6XU __ 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] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options?
For a Nano second I thought about a self-build but when I considered time verses cost it was a no brainer for me. My new K3 and P3 will be delivered in a couple of days and a couple of hours after that I will have it on the air. I wasn't at all concerned about my ability to assemble the parts and pieces but I really like instant gratification so for me to pay the little extra to have the factory do the assembly and testing made sense for me. I pretty much knew what I wanted in the way of accessories but I wasn't real clear on the filter choices. Their customer service guru Harold knew the questions to ask and he walked me through what would be best for my type of operating. In the end he even saved me some dollars over my original choices. Congratulations Bill on passing the general and extra in one sitting and welcome to our world. It's a fantastic place! 73 - Pete - K7WTG -Original Message- From: Bill Blomgren [mailto:billb...@nc.rr.com] Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 2:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options? I've built LOTS of electronics over the years... but frankly I'm not sure I have enough time to build a K3.. (which is what I'm currently looking at..) - or a KX3. My problem: deciding which options will be useful. I've never done hf... I've been a broadcaster (with 20kw into 4 heliax with an antenna way up theree.. or a pile of verticals that I never have to touch because the tuning was done correctly N years ago I had the Tech for 2 months, and with my background splurged on taking both the general and extra.. and somehow managed to pass both. (Thanks to the DurHamFest and their VE's!) I'm not sure what will be needed at this point. Right now, I don't 'do' code. Never learned it. I will eventually pick it up, but not right at first... Computer? but of course... That's the sort of stuff I do for a living, so morse from keyboard? No issue. Reading what comes back? The computer can handle that. Pactor? Shoot.. I'm a tcp/ip junkie... it's not IP, but it is a packet from point A to someplace else.. Can do. Other that that.. I'm really not sure what options will be required in a 100 watt/living in an apartment with resulting ugly antenna issue world will need. Obviously the antenna tuner, but what else is everyone finding useful. (I can skip the 2 meter add on for the time being... probably can find a 6 meter antenna I can fudge into functionality.. SOMETHING for 20 to 6 meters perhaps...or 20 through 10... Again, not sure what will be needed. Naturally, if you ask Elecraft, you will get a system with every possible bell and whistle.. but is it all something a newb will use? __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options?
Hi Bill and congratulations. Just a point before you get frustrated, computers reading CW, I wouldn't rely on it!, OK if both sides are using machine morse but if one is using the traditional way. Best regards, Tim Hague, M0AFJ Skype m0afj.Tim Sent on my iPad On 28 May 2013, at 03:56, Peter Hedberg k7...@arrl.net wrote: For a Nano second I thought about a self-build but when I considered time verses cost it was a no brainer for me. My new K3 and P3 will be delivered in a couple of days and a couple of hours after that I will have it on the air. I wasn't at all concerned about my ability to assemble the parts and pieces but I really like instant gratification so for me to pay the little extra to have the factory do the assembly and testing made sense for me. I pretty much knew what I wanted in the way of accessories but I wasn't real clear on the filter choices. Their customer service guru Harold knew the questions to ask and he walked me through what would be best for my type of operating. In the end he even saved me some dollars over my original choices. Congratulations Bill on passing the general and extra in one sitting and welcome to our world. It's a fantastic place! 73 - Pete - K7WTG -Original Message- From: Bill Blomgren [mailto:billb...@nc.rr.com] Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 2:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options? I've built LOTS of electronics over the years... but frankly I'm not sure I have enough time to build a K3.. (which is what I'm currently looking at..) - or a KX3. My problem: deciding which options will be useful. I've never done hf... I've been a broadcaster (with 20kw into 4 heliax with an antenna way up theree.. or a pile of verticals that I never have to touch because the tuning was done correctly N years ago I had the Tech for 2 months, and with my background splurged on taking both the general and extra.. and somehow managed to pass both. (Thanks to the DurHamFest and their VE's!) I'm not sure what will be needed at this point. Right now, I don't 'do' code. Never learned it. I will eventually pick it up, but not right at first... Computer? but of course... That's the sort of stuff I do for a living, so morse from keyboard? No issue. Reading what comes back? The computer can handle that. Pactor? Shoot.. I'm a tcp/ip junkie... it's not IP, but it is a packet from point A to someplace else.. Can do. Other that that.. I'm really not sure what options will be required in a 100 watt/living in an apartment with resulting ugly antenna issue world will need. Obviously the antenna tuner, but what else is everyone finding useful. (I can skip the 2 meter add on for the time being... probably can find a 6 meter antenna I can fudge into functionality.. SOMETHING for 20 to 6 meters perhaps...or 20 through 10... Again, not sure what will be needed. Naturally, if you ask Elecraft, you will get a system with every possible bell and whistle.. but is it all something a newb will use? __ 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 __ 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
