[Elecraft] OMNI VII vs Elecraft K3

[FISCHER,GREG]

Hi Anthony,

This would be difficult to do since the K3 has not hit the 
streets yet.

While the VII has an ethernet port for remote control, the 
K3 will have an extensive array of remote capabilities 
built into its updatable firmware.

The K3 receiver specs should be vastly better than the 
VII, though official specs have not yet been released as 
final testing is not done yet.

The K3 has full dual RX with both receivers being of the 
same quality / architecture.  Not an inferior sub receiver 
as employed by some other dual rx radios.

K3 has digital mode encode and decode ability without the 
need of an external computer.  You can even send RTTY and 
PSK using your CW key!

K3 has more choices of roofing filters and allows you to 
include only those accessories you want...saving you $$ on 
what you don't want.

Due to the K3 modular design, in most cases if something 
were to go wrong and could be pinpointed to a specific 
board,  you would likely only need to send that board in 
for repair/replacement.  No need to send the entire radio 
risking shipping damage.

I could go on and on but I think you get the idea.  My 
best recommendation would be to go to the Elecraft website 
and review the FAQ and the spec sheet and compare that 
with what is available for the Omni VII.  Then choose what 
is best for you.

73 and good luck,
Greg
AB7R


On Mon, 14 May 2007 13:26:09 -0500
  "Anthony Rick" <asrick at gmail.com> wrote:
> I am a long time Ten Tec user interested in upgrading. 
> I have never
> used a piece of Elecraft equipment but am very intrigued 
>by the K3.
> Are there any Elecraft users who can give me some advice 
>about what I
> may expect from the K3 vs the OMNI VII since they are 
>both near the
> same price?
> 
> Thanks,
> Anthony
> AA9OC
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