[Elecraft] K3 as a SW receiver

[André Santos]

Hi Tom,

Congratulations for the nice website.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the K3/10 for SWL/DXing. I've here some
nice receivers, like the ar7030 and nrd-535, and I can say that the K3 is
even better for really tough dx. On MW it could have a better sensitivity,
however.

I received a Perseus SDR this week but did not have time to try and compare
it with the K3. BTW, nowadays, a SDR receiver must be considered as it might
be the best option.

73,

André, PT7AT



tsp00n wrote:
> 
> Hi, Group,
> 
> I have a website called SWLing.com that is designed to teach people
> (in simple terms) how to operate a shortwave radio. I recently got an
> inquiry from one of my website guests that has really taking a shine
> to shortwave radio listening. He started by buying a Sony portable,
> then purchased the Etón E1 and now he wants a good, robust, tabletop
> radio that can be perpetually improved through firmware upgrades. I
> think he's a ham in the making and I've even encouraged him to get the
> ticket, but at this point he's not considering.
> 
> Through his research, he believes the K3 would be the best radio for
> the job. While I'm a HUGE fan of the K3 (and Elecraft in general--I
> have a KX1 and K2), I'm not sure it'd actually be the _best_ shortwave
> receiver for the money.  I know when it comes to CW, SSB and the digi
> modes, it would smoke most products on the market. But for AM
> broadcast reception, would it outperform a Microtelecom Perseus, AOR
> 7030+, RX-340 or even an OMNI VII (which I have heard many a SW DXer
> brag about)?
> 
> I would love feedback from folks who have compared their K3 to a fine
> shortwave receiver.
> 
> Cheers & 73,
> Tom
> KF4TZK
> http://SWLing.com
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