[Elecraft] Yaesu FT-2000 v K-3?

[Elliott Lawrence]

I am owner of  a K2 with all of the accessories etc.  Very nice radio and I 
enjoyed the build and operation of the radio.  I use an FT1000D as my main 
station radio.  I enjoy the 200w capability and 99% of the time I don't need 
my Alpha 87A.  In fact, a lot of the time after turning on the amp I work 
the station with the exciter before the 3 minute warmup period is over!

I am considering an FT2000D as a possible replacement for the 14 year old 
FT1000D but I intend to  wait a long time for Yaesu to get the "bugs" out of 
the software and hardware design.  I don't like being the test guinea pig 
for new equipment!  I had an opportunity to play with the K3 at the Visalia 
DX Convention.  The features are very impressive and the front panel is very 
user friendly.  I like the modular concept and would go the "build it 
myself" route when and if  I decide to buy.  I can't enough good things 
about the Elecraft design philosophy and customer service.

One thing that would help would be an additional option for a 200w capable 
radio ---- the K3D!!!  I wonder if that is a future possiblity??!!

73
Elliott WA6TLA