You can get the k-3 voice software for your computer and read all kinds of
things like frequency, power input, signal strength etc.  

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Lou Kolb
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 9:22 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: new rig

Love to, Tom.  Either 20 daytime or 40 night time should work for us.  73,
Lou
----- Original Message -----
From: "tom behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 12:23 AM
Subject: Re: new rig


>    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