[Elecraft] K3

[k5nu]

Fellow Crafters,
I have remained, though difficult, silent during these tense times of duress and frustration.  The wait for the K3 is grudgingly plodding along - or seemingly so.  Well, the K3 has some living up to do.  To pass the time tonight, I took the dust cover off K2 #381 and checked to see if she still has the mojo.   Now I must admit that I put in long hot hours putting my antenna together - a 4 square out in the back forty, but still, the K2 is just too much fun.  Just a quick half hour on 80m - G4AMN, G4OFY, EI6S, GW4RIB, G3UCK, PA3FUN, M1WDK, G4PEL on ssb and then down to cw for G3WZT, SM7DLK, F6ACD, and DJ6CA.   I even cranked it up to 10 w once.  Way too much fun.  If the K3 is way much better than the K2, well , I'm not sure I can take it.  I'll try real hard though.  I have had a place cleared on the desk for a long time and can't wait to fill it.

I propose a toast to Elecraft, keeping the hobby enjoyable.  May the Eleforce be with you.  

72,  Mike K5NU