[Elecraft] Why buy a K3

[Lyle Johnson]

> ...In a nutshell, other than perhaps a second receiver - what
> benefits does the K3 really have over a K2 - (in layman's non-engineer 
> language :-)

Are you interested in CW (K3 has better QSK), SSB (K3 has IF clipping, 
AntiVOX, really good filtering that is easy to use), Data (K3 has an 
internal decoder for RTTY and PSK, and an isolated soundcard interface 
built in), contesting (K3 has a stronger receiver, lower phase noise)? 
Are you plagued by noise (the K3 has a better noise blanker plus DSP 
noise blanking)?  Are you a VHFer (K3 covers 6m, and has FM)?

Please see the FAQ < URL:http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3FAQ.htm >.

> Is the difference in specs something I would truly hear? 

Well, I certainly hear the difference :-)

> PS Does anyone know if the K3 will have much stronger audio than the K2?

I don't know if you mean more AF power capability, or more overall gain 
so a given signal sounds stronger.  K3 has both.

73,

Lyle KK7P