Absolutely, Lou.

That's why I sprung for the amp and manual tuner earlier this Fall.  You 
indeed can't take it with you, and have to enjoy life within reasonable 
limits.  As it turns out, I'm glad I did it then, because, in light of our 
uncertainty, money may be tight for a while, until things resolve themselves 
one way or the other.

Have fun with that new rig, and if I can find time here, I'd love to do a CW 
sked with you, perhaps on 40 or 20.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 8:21 PM
Subject: Re: new rig


Tom,

Elecraft was originally known for their QRP rigs and then they came out with
a 100 watt module for the k2.  I'm not positive but I think the K3 has
always had the 100 watt module available but, of course, you can get it as a
ten watt rig if you desire and upgrade later.  Getting only the things you
need was one of the attractions to me but even so, the price was pushing 3
grand.  Savings took a hit but I figure I'm not getting any younger and you
sure can't take it with you.  Lou
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 10:09 PM
Subject: Re: new rig


>    Lou:
>
> Just out of curiosity, what's the maximum power output on the K3?
>
> I know it used to be a QRP rig, but I understand that later models can
> operate with a higher output power, or at least that's what I think I
> heard.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 7:11 PM
> Subject: new rig
>
>
> Well, I've had the K3 for a few days now and all the hype turns out to be
> accurate..  It's true, I'm not too familiar with today's digital signal
> processing having used a ts440 for the past 21 years but this thing is
> unbelievable.  I've never used a better CW rig and I've barely scratched
> the
> surface of what it can do.  With every QSO I'm more impressed.
>
> As for access, it's no kenwood 480 but it's certainly usable.  It should
> be
> even better once I get K3-voice running but I'm having trouble getting the
> computer and K3 to talk with each other.  I'm sure that'll be solved soon.
> In the meantime, I'll try to check into the net tomorrow and I'll keep you
> all posted on my progress.  I'm hoping the non-hams in my life will
> forgive
> me for being a bit distracted lately.  73,  Lou