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Ok, so let me ask those that have experience with both the K3 and TS-590S...If I were to purchase the KX3 and equip it as follows... Basic Radio KXPA100 High-Performance 160-6 meter, 100-W Amplifier KXFL3 Roofing Filter Module (500/1500/2700/3800 Hz) KXAT100 Wide-Range 100-W ATU with Dual...

I'm glad I've held off on my home base rig purchase. I might just give this some serious thought! :thumbup1: I've wanted a K3, but can't swing it. So, I was leaning towards a Kenwood TS-590S. But now...:drool: Any guess as to the price of radio plus options... KXPA100 amp KXAT100 ATU...

Have a couple of vertical antennas that I'm looking at to pair with a TS-2000X base rig and would appreciate any comments or reviews on them... Cushcraft R8 HYG-AV-640 MFJ-2990 Thanks!

Thanks Trucker. Yes, I wanted to see the various ideas folks would come up with on spending my money. It's given me lots to think about. In the end, I'll have to pick a balance between a radio that I won't have to upgrade in the short term and a quality antenna system.

Thanks for all the good discussion here! So much to digest. As for the rig, I'm leaning towards the TS-2000X and KT-100 (would love a K3, but that would cut me short on antenna $). Any consensus here on a G5RV? Also looking at a "W5GI Mystery Antenna".

Thanks everyone!:biggrin: Now for the next toughest thing...deciding on my Base shack setup.:confused:

Thanks all. Looking at both the FT-950 and TS-2000X for rigs. Now for antennas. I live in a subdivision on a 3/4 acre lot. It would be in the backyard where my shop is. Roofline crest is about 20 ft up off the ground. I also have 8 trees that top out about 40ft or so. Decisions...

Theoretically, of course.:) Just interested in seeing how others would spend 2-3k on a shack. Obviously 2k would be better than 3k. :) Here's the deal. New "Extra" here with zero/nada Base equipment (currently mobil only with an FT-857D). With a budget of 2-3k, what would "you" purchase to...

Thanks Dulley!

Thanks Bamacj! 'Bama's well represented here I see. :biggrin:

Thanks Wavrider!

Thanks Rick from another 'Bama man!

Thanks! :) See you're from Joplin. I hope you folks are getting back on your feet and somewhat back to normal. I'm south of Tuscaloosa here in 'Bama and saw firsthand the damage there. :sad:

Thanks and all the best to you in your studies. :)

Yep, passed the Amateur Extra today! Whew!

:drool::drool::drool:

Got my call sign after passing the Tech/General. Don't care for it, so I'm going to apply for a vanity call after (hopefully) passing my Amateur Extra on the 4th. :)

Thanks! Going for the Amateur Extra on the 4th. :)

I received this mount the other day and it is great! It is a good sturdy, heavy duty mount, washers and nuts. This will work nicely, thanks!

Well I heard from John (Antenna Farm) today regarding my coax order. He says it is going out today. :)