[UK-CONTEST] K3

[David, G3YYD]

Ken

Depends on your operating style.

There are 5 filter slots and it comes with one filled with 5 pole 
2.7KHz, which can be replaced with 8 pole 2.8KHz at time of order at 
lower cost than ordering later. Probably worth it if you do a lot of SSB 
DXing/contesting but marginal. You have to have the 2.7 or 2.8 installed 
for transmit filtering.

However do get the 5 pole roofing filter in 200 and 500Hz. The 400 and 
250 8 pole are not worth the extra cost unless you have deep pockets 
performance improvement is very minimal over the 5 pole.

You may need the 1KHz if you like to tune the band with a wide 
bandwidth, but personally would not bother just let the K3 use the 
2.7/2.8K filter.

The 2nd RX has the same performance as the main RX. This is worth 
getting if you do SO1R and tune on the 2nd RX as well as listening on 
the CQ channel. This allows for S&P especially useful when contests get 
slow but still calling CQ. The second RX can be tuned to the same or 
another band but will not receive when using the TX. This also has 5 
filter slots which are dedicated to the 2nd RX. How good it will receive 
on another band depends on your antenna set up.

To TX AM need the AM filter and FM filter for FM though you can get the 
FM filter and tell the rig it is the AM one and TX through that. If you 
tune HF broadcast bands worth getting the general band pass filter board.

The auto ATU is very good but only worth it if you need it, but it does 
add two antenna ports, which are remembered across bands or can be 
changed manually from Front Panel.

The transverter I/O is worth it if you use a transverter (!) and also 
gives you a RX in and out which is useful for beverages/pre-amp for 6m 
etc. It also has an IF out port which is used for SDR and software like 
CW Skimmer. Read the K3 literature.

David G3YYD
Ken Chandler wrote:
> Hi all
> After building a K2/100 back last year, I'm after a bit of advice  
> please on my intended purchase of a K3/100  for contesting.
> What add on"s are most essential ie must have for cw traffic.  I see  
> that there are good selection of filters available, just how many will  
> the k3 take etc
>
> Thanks
>
> Ken..G0ORH
>
>
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