Thanks, I want to have hans on before buying.  I am not really 
sure what I want, but it is nice to look.
Thanks for all of the answers.
Mike
KD2CDU

On 5/1/2015 8:14 AM, Jim Kutsch, KY2D wrote:
> Correct. I have the KX3 which I ran barefoot at 12 Watts for a year or so
> when I first bought it. I got another Worked All States with the KX3 just to
> see if I could do it at 12 Watts. Now I also have the external KXPA100
> amplifier that brings it up to 100 Watts. Both the KX3 and the KXPA100 have
> an optional internal antenna tuner.
>
> By the way, the Hampod is great but I do not use one with the KX3. All of
> the knobs and buttons have CW feedback. The menu system for setting various
> options is not accessible with the CW feedback but all those options can be
> read or set using the Elecraft KX3 software on your PC. However, it's not
> trivial. You need to read and understand the CAT interface commands and some
> options require converting various bit strings to/from binary to base 10.
>
> Elecraft is indeed always at Dayton. And they will have everything there and
> lots of their staff to answer questions. I wanted to put my hands on the
> gear before I bought it. The years I've gone to Dayton, I spent a lot of
> time at the Elecraft booth.
>
> 73, Jim, KY2D
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Lou Kolb
> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 5:34 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Now I have a question, if I can type correctly:
>
> Mike,
>
> The hampod works with several Elecraft rigs including the KX3 and the K3. I
> assume you are aware that the KX3 is, by itself, a QRP rig that runs up to
> 12 watts, although you can get an external amp for it which I think is what
> Jim is doing. I have a K3 and am a big fan of Elecraft gear. Most of the
> time, Elecraft radios must be bought directly from Elecraft in California,
> but if you're going to Dayton, you'll certainly be able to see and buy them
> there. But be advised, there will likely be a long line at their booth. Good
> luck and 73. Lou  WA3MIX Lou Kolb Voice-over Artist:
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 5:08 PM
> Subject: Now I have a question, if I can type correctly:
>
>
>> I am going to Dayton, and would like to look at the elkraft products, I
>> think the one that Jim has is the KX3, that works with the hampod,
>> where  might I find this radio. I at first thought that the radios were
>> kind of  expensive, but I think that they are small and they can be
>> carryed  easily.  I am pondering selling my ts2000, and saving up for this
> radio.
>> Asking for oppinions you all have givven me lots of good advice
>> before,  so let me know, please.
>> Mike
>> KD2CDU