Re: [Elecraft] K3 and the ARRL DX 'test

2011-02-22 Thread Jim Brown
On 2/20/2011 6:50 PM, Rick Tavan N6XI wrote: It's in field test, John. I used it during the ARRL DX and it was awesome. I wish I had had more time to operate, but in the 6 hours I had available the KPA-500 made nary a hiccup. Perfect QSK, instant band changing, instant-on. It was as if the K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and the ARRL DX 'test

2011-02-21 Thread Lee Buller
Yes, the K3 is a marvelous rig even for contest ops who have been doing contests for years. Here is my story about THE AMP! I went into the house (my shack is attached on the back of the garage) to get some refreshments. I had place the AL82 into standby and went into the house. I came

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and the ARRL DX 'test

2011-02-21 Thread larmar
I know what you mean. I too have been a ham since the mid 1970's and NEVER worked any contests. This past summer I decided it was time to upgrade to a 21st century rig and decided on a K3/100 with just the standard 2.7 filter, which was recommended for my very casual operating, along with a new

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and the ARRL DX 'test

2011-02-21 Thread Mike
I subscribe to reflectors for the K Y brands of radios. I haven't seen any posts bragging about those rigs in the 'test. :-P 73, Mike NF4L On 2/20/2011 5:40 PM, John Harper wrote: I gotta say, the K3 has made a contester out of me. I've been a ham since '78 and avoided contests like the

[Elecraft] K3 and the ARRL DX 'test

2011-02-20 Thread John Harper
I gotta say, the K3 has made a contester out of me. I've been a ham since '78 and avoided contests like the plague for over 3 decades - too much mush...inseparable stations, endless noise, etc - who needs the fatigue?! But November's CQWW and this weekend's ARRL DX contests have been pure fun

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and the ARRL DX 'test

2011-02-20 Thread Doug Alspaugh
John you can add a QSK-5 from Ameritron to your existing amp. Works great with my AL-80B 73 Doug N3QW -Original Message- From: John Harper Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 5:40 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and the ARRL DX 'test I gotta say, the K3 has made a contester out

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and the ARRL DX 'test

2011-02-20 Thread Rick Tavan N6XI
It's in field test, John. I used it during the ARRL DX and it was awesome. I wish I had had more time to operate, but in the 6 hours I had available the KPA-500 made nary a hiccup. Perfect QSK, instant band changing, instant-on. It was as if the K3 suddenly became a 500+ watt xcvr. /Rick N6XI On