Embedded comments. I'm a contester & weak signal VHF exclusively. YMMV
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On Sep 3, 2018, at 1:08 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX <[email protected]> wrote:
Don't shortchange yourself by looking at only 1 or 2 parameters.
Here's the list. Some items can be upgraded in a K3 to make it almost to the
level of a K3S.
** Ultra low-noise synthesizer for exceptional strong-signal receive
performance and transmit signal purity (KSYN3A)
Agree, have the upgrade.
** USB port–integrates remote control and line-level audio, eliminating the
need for a PC sound card and audio cables
Don't care, no performance improvement.
** Second preamp for 12-6 m weak signal work (on included KXV3B module)
Have outboard preamp. No performance improvement from what I have, yes? If I
wanted to improve on this I'd get a better outboard preamp or use something
mast mounted for 6m. However, already running fairly short 1-1/4 Heliax so
minimal improvement doesn't justify the complexity.
** Multiple attenuators, providing steps of -5/-10/-15 dB
You got me here. Stock single setting attenuator seems fine, but maybe I'd love
having 3 steps on HF?
** Enhanced look and feel, with new LCD bezel, soft-touch VFO knob
Function over form for me! Decidedly don't care!!
** Lower-Loss ATU option with true bypass relay (KAT3A)
The only time I've used internal ATU is at Field Day. Running LP I use KAT500
since it has my antennas memorized. Plus another outboard tuner for legal
limit. Am I missing anything?
** Redesigned AF output circuitry for outstanding speaker audio
As noted only use the speaker for beeps (JT, RTTY, ..).
** Accurate, high-speed CW transmit even in SPLIT mode
I thought this came with the new synthesizer? Am I missing something here? High
speed CW for me is low 30s ;)
** Coverage of the 630-meter band (~470 kHz), and lower1
I'm more a VHF guy than VLF, hi. Isn't this available with new synth? Are there
any 630m contests?
73
Josh
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