[Elecraft] K3 - first impressions

[Philip Leonard WVØT]

Maybe that's what that extra connector on the bottom is for.

Philip

Iain MacDonnell - K6IAM wrote:
> 
> So what we need is a K3 "docking station" - when you bring your K3 home
> from field day / DXpedidion / whatever, you drop it into the bigger
> enclosure, with the fancy display, more knobs and buttons, etc, and
> hook up a big interface cable of some sort ... seems like it should be
> feasible...
> 
>     ~Iain
> 
> 
> 
> Greg - AB7R wrote on 08/26/08 08:28 AM:
>> I really think the K3 is a great rig and THE rig to have.
>>
>> That said, I would LOVE the k3 radio packaged in a larger 
>> enclosure...not quite as large as the 7800 though.  With a built-in 
>> display with split screen for main and sub receivers and click tune 
>> with a USB mouse.  More dedicated buttons and knobs...though some 
>> stuff really needs to stay in a menu.  A row of 10 dedicated PF 
>> buttons that do not share double duty with other functions....A 
>> built-in SO2R interface with a dedicated connections for another K3 as 
>> the second radio so there only needs to be one connection to a 
>> computer.  Multiple interface options (ethernet, USB, and serial).  
>> The USB can also carry the audio signals to the computer eliminating 
>> more cables....2M transverter option....and built-in KRC2 type of 
>> interface for antenna/filter switching.   With what Elecraft has been 
>> able to do with the K3 they should be able to package this with allot 
>> of room to spare.  I don't think the radio portion would need to 
>> change at all.
>>
>> -------------------------
>> 73,
>> Greg - AB7R
>> Whidbey Island WA
>> NA-065
>>
>>
>> On Tue Aug 26  7:46 , "David F. Reed"  sent:
>>
>>> I received my K3 yesterday, after ordering in late October last year 
>>> (waiting primarily to have it shipped with 2nd RX, pre-built).  After 
>>> having it on the bench for most of the last 24 hours and using it in 
>>> a side by side comparison with my IC-7800, I thought I would pass on 
>>> my first impressions.
>>>
>>> I am both amazed and pleased that Elecraft have continued to pack and 
>>> amazing radio into the size and weight of the package.
>>>
>>> I find it to perform as well or better than my IC-7800 in many 
>>> areas.  If I had to choose between getting two fully loaded K3s or a 
>>> 7800, hands down, Elecraft wins. There are however a couple of things 
>>> I like better about the IC-7800:
>>>
>>>   1. The spectrum scope and display, with video output.
>>>
>>>   2. The availability of many features without menus; i.e. lots of
>>>      knobs and switches.
>>>
>>>   3. The built in power supply and 200 watts.
>>>
>>>   4. Rack mountable (19" rack panel)
>>>
>>> All of those seem tied to the battleship construction and hernia 
>>> inducing weight of the 7800; of these, the spectrum scope is the most 
>>> important to me, so I am looking into the LP-Pan as a possible solution.
>>>
>>> I have a lot more learning to do, to be able to use it more 
>>> effectively without constantly referring back to the manual, but so 
>>> far, an amazing radio.
>>>
>>> I am waiting for the MARS mod software to try it out there, and will 
>>> start exploring how it does in the sound card digital modes early 
>>> this week.
>>>
>>> Well worth the wait; great job Elecraft!
>>>
>>> I have not figured out if it does this, but I think a worthwhile 
>>> feature would be to disconnect the antenna automatically on power 
>>> down (my PW-1 does this) as a small measure of protection.
>>>
>>> 73 de Dave, W5SV / NNN0SLA
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