[Elecraft] Sherwood report and K3 agc

[Darwin, Keith]

I think you've hit the nail on the head, Brett.  There is a vast
difference in the sound of different receivers.  I've listened
critically to several:

IC-735
TT Omni V (0.9 mods, mint)
TT Corsair II
TT Omni C
TT Century 21
TT Century 22
TS-830s (mint condx)
TS-930s
Drake R-4A (had some issues)
Drake 2B (in VG condition)


Many (most) of them actually sounded rather nasty.  The 2B was very
sweet sounding but had issues with the overly aggressive AGC.  830s was
pretty good as was the R-4A.  The worst of the bunch (Omni V, 930s, 735)
just sound bad.  Harsh, loud, distorted, spikey - many words describe it
but the bottom line is they make me want to QRT before the QSO has
ended.  And those are all well respected rigs.  I can't imagine how bad
a run-of-the-mill rig must sound.

The K1 and K2 are notable exceptions.  These rigs sound pretty good
(esp. K1).  Smooth, easy on the ears.

I can't for the life of me understand how so many people are so happy
with these rigs, but they are.  Actually, I guess I used to love them
too but then I actually took the time to listen.

That was probably a mistake on my part since the only rig I'll own now
is a K1, K2 or (someday) K3.

- Keith -

-----Original Message-----
From: Brett gazdzinski

I also know many people think a really poor sounding radio sounds great
to them, there are very low expectations from some operators I guess.