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