[Elecraft] QST Review: Minor Quibble

[Bill W4ZV]

W8ZR:

>This really IS a minor quibble, but the QST review noted that some hams
might prefer the larger and more widely spaced buttons and knobs on "full
size" transceivers. Turns out this isn't generally correct.  

Thank you for actually making those measurements!  Why can't ARRL should
learn to base their opinions on facts?  Your measurements echo my own
experience.  Here's what I wrote in my eHam review:

"Regarding the controls, I have large hands (9" from pinky to thumb when
extended) and I have no problems with the controls. Coming from my
experience with a TS-930S, FT-1000MP and Orion, I thought the size of the
controls might be a problem but so far it hasn't."

Overall a very nice review and I loved it when I saw:

"20 kHz Blocking Gain Compression (dB)"
"Key: † Off Scale"  (...in the positive direction)

It does appear to me that both 1.8k filters tested were defective and it's
too bad they didn't test a 200 Hz.  ARRL's measurements are somewhat
different than Elecraft's, but overall they look very good.  

I also believe many are fooling themselves thinking the K3 has to be a $4000
radio.  It doesn't need to cost that unless you want the whistles and bells. 
I'm happy not to be forced to pay for AM, FM, General Coverage, ATU, etc
which I don't need.  Most contest K3s can be <$3k, even including the KRX3.

73,  Bill


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