[Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?

[Ed Rodriguez]

K3 will be used for mostly HF cw contacts. and primarily for 6 meter dxing.
and possibley 2 meters Weak signal work.

73
de
Wp4o, Ed, Tampa, FL
    EL 87

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <drewko1 at verizon.net>
To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 12:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?


> Steve,
>
> I will be using the K3 for pretty much only CW and SWL. Perhaps a
> little PSK.
>
> I like some small CW contests, but am not a contester by any means.
>
> I'll be sticking with the 10 watt version; my K2 has shown that that
> is sufficient power for me. Will also only have a very basic filter
> set.
>
> I did order the ATU; the K2 spoiled me with that. My antennas are
> endfed wire and attic dipoles.
>
> Too much rig for my limited needs? Maybe, but I'm pretty sure I'll get
> my money's worth in enjoyment.
>
> 73,
> Drew
> AF2Z
>
>
> On Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:59:00 -0700, you wrote:
>
>>
>>Hi Everyone,
>>
>>With a K3 in my future (I ordered a loaded one about a month ago), are 
>>there are any non-contesters like me out there who are K3 owners, or 
>>prospective owners, who just like hamming in general and have no special 
>>need for the K3's contesting prowess?  (Contesting seems to be a popular 
>>topic amongst K3 owners on the reflector.)
>>
>>The rig's extensive menus, its Cadillac-like fit and finish, and firmware 
>>updating capabilities are certainly appealing to me as are many of its 
>>other capabilities.  But I'll also confess that Elecraft's legendary 
>>customer service and its reputation for excellence are also big selling 
>>points for me.  (Maybe I've answered my own question!)
>>
>>I operate lots of CW with a small fleet of two K2s and a KX1 that are all 
>>excellent performers.  Occasional SSB and PSK QSOs are also very 
>>enjoyable.
>>
>>I'm just curious about whether the K3's capabilities and performance are 
>>as appealing to others like me (non-contesters) as they obviously are to 
>>contesters.  I'm a great fan of CW and have been trying hard to get my 
>>code speed up to a consistent 20-25wpm for a long time.
>>
>>I realize that my question emerges from the slippery realm of personal 
>>preference, but I'd enjoy your comments.
>>
>>Thanks and 73 to all...
>>
>>Steve Banks
>>K0PQ
>
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