[Elecraft] 897 vs K3

[David Wilburn]

A lot depends on what is important to you, and what you want to do 
with the rig.

If you are contesting, its a no brainer.  The K3 receiver performance 
when surrounded by strong signals, is unmatched.

If you want to hunt DX, and dig out weak signals.  I would go with the K3.

If you like to operate CW, and you want a rig that one of the best in 
that mode, then the K3 is the way to go.

If you are going to rag chew with your friends and talk on local 
repeaters, the 897D is a good rig.

If you need a rig with all the bands and modes of the 897D, then the 
K3 is not a useful choice.

If you like to listen to foreign broadcasts, outside the ham bands, 
then the K3 will require addition features to be able to receive those 
frequencies.

Dave Wilburn
NM4M

Ben Ramler wrote:
> Evening Group,
> 
>     Well here's a dilemma..... do I get an 897D or do I dive in and get a K3 to start with than upgrade it from there. The thing that sticks out is that K3 is light years ahead of the 897D. However I would have to get brand new because the asking used price is such that no one is willing to work with me on.
> 
> thoughts?
> 
> 73,
> 
> Ben
> 
> 
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