[Elecraft] Should I or shouldn't I.

[Craig Rairdin]

> Will the K3 give me much more than what I already have with the K2 with 
> my style of operating?  Keep in mind that I don't do digital modes so, 
> that doesn't count and contesting doesn't count either.

I would think you'd be interested in the improved receiver and filters,
espcially for rag-chewing when signal quality isn't ideal.

I don't do digital modes, either, but one of the features of the K3 I'm
looking forward to is its ability to decode/encode digital modes without a
computer. One of the reasons I haven't bothered with digital is not wanting
to take the time to figure out how to do it. Being able to just tune in a
signal and go might give me the opportunity to try a mode I haven't been
able to try before.

I'm a light-weight contester so the second receiver option allows me to take
a step up in the contesting world without much effort.

The 6m capability gives me a new band to explore. This will be my first
6m-capable radio.

I think the common theme is that the advanced features and specs of the
radio for a person who doesn't normally put a lot of demands on a radio give
me the opportunity to try something new without a lot of extra effort or
equipment. It seems like that might be something appealing to you.

Craig
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