Elecraft KX3 On Order

It's winter here and I'm already thinking about spring!

After 10 years I'm retiring my faithful K1 for a brand new Elecraft KX3. See http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/kx3.htm for the details.

I'm excited. The KX3 It covers all amateur bands, 160-6 meters, operates phone, data and CW, and is DSP-based. It will allow me to do digital/PSK31 from the picnic table without an attached computer and the the receiver looks like it should be great.

The first thing on my list was the ATU. With it I can easily load into my favorite end fed half wave antenna. I ordered the KX3 assembled to make certain everything was aligned right and that it worked straight out of the box. The internal charger will make it easier to do really spur of the moment operating. Finally, why the mic? The rig supports CW, phone and data. This will allow me to try a little QRP phone operating, especially if demoing the rig.

I decided to wait on the roofing filter. I'll see how it works as is. I'm not a big contester or pileup operator so I tend to move away from the QRM but sometimes it comes to you. I can always spend the $130 for the filter later.


---------------------Order Summary-------------------------

Item Subtotal: $1269.80
Shipping Cost: $15.68
GRAND TOTAL: $1285.48
NOTE:Customer declared exemption from 93.20 sales tax.

Shipping Method: UPS Ground [55901]
Shipping Weight: 5.50



-----------------Individual Item Breakdown-----------------

Item Ref. Price ea. Qty. Description

KX3-F $999.95 1 KX3-F 160-6 M Transceiver (Assm)
KXAT3 $149.95 1 KXAT3 ATU for the KX3
KXBC3 $59.95 1 Int. NiMH Charger/Clk for KX3
MH3 $59.95 1 MH3 Hand Mic. for KX3

------------------------End of Order-----------------------

Unfortunately the estimated ship date is almost two months away. I'll have to wait.