[Elecraft] TRANSLATION: K3 Subreceiver Status Update (KRX3 option)

[Bill W4ZV]

Barry N1EU wrote:
> 
> Dave, I also find the K3 subrx delay a real bummer that may impact my
> purchase timing.
> 
> But as far as your proposition that "The Ten Tec Omni VII . . . may be a
> worthy and fully developed competitor", are you REALLY buying that?  I
> guess worthiness (not to mention "fully developed") totally depends on the
> context of comparison and how quickly you're apt to butt up against the
> radio's limitations.  In tough band condx, I don't think it would be much
> of a comparison.
> 

In addition to performance (e.g. 10-15 dB IMDDR3), there's a difference in
cost.  I would configure the K3 as a competitor to Omni VII as follows:

Omni VII (no ATU) - $2650
600 Hz CW filter    -      99
Total                     $2749

K3/100 (no ATU)   -  $1989 (assembled)
KXV3 (for RX ANT) -       79
500 Hz CW filter    -       79
Total                      $2147 (assembled...less $240 if kitted)

The Omni VII has no Sub-RX and never will.  The K3 will eventually have one
with roughly equivalent performance as its Main.  Is the O7's scope worth
another $600 (assembled K3) or $840 (kitted K3)?  Not in my opinion, but
10-15 dB IMD difference would be worth it to me even if the prices were
reversed!

73,  Bill  W4ZV


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