[Elecraft] K3 in the CQWW contest

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Received an e-mail from an EU MM group who tried the K3 
for the first time this weekend along side the typical 
mix of FT-1000MP, MK V, 2000 radios (many with Inrad 
roofing filters and W8JI NB mods).  Operators were mixed 
when it came to receiving a single signal on a quiet band 
- those who preferred other radios felt the K3 was too 
"noisy."  However, when it came t dealing with QRM and a 
busy band, the K3 was the unanimous choice.  

I'm sure that once they get used to the K3 and learn to 
set-up the AGC characteristics (slope/threshold) for their 
own taste and conditions. the former "world class" radios 
will be a thing of the past. 

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 



> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
> Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 12:38 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 in the CQWW contest
> 
> 
> from a perennial winner (or 2nd placer)...
> 
> http://lists.contesting.com/pipermail/3830/2009-November/186148.html
> 
> Says it all (only need to ready first two paragraphs, 
> although he again lauds the K3 further down).
> 
> What a great radio....
> 
> Thanks Aptos (or wherever you are now).
> 
> de Doug KR2Q