[Elecraft] CQ WW SSB observations.

[cx7tt at 4email.net]

Bob, W6TR wrote:
"Doug, I was very happy to read you analysis of the K3 radio.  I have mine on 
order and it should arrive tomorrow barring another snow storm like we had 
yesterday.  I have be reading most of the posts to the Elecraft reflector 
and it is quite intimidating.  My plan is to apply power, connect an antenna 
and a mic and start playing.  I just sold my Flex 5000A because I got tired 
of all the tweaking and discussion. Your post has given me hope.  BTW, a 
good friend of mine in the Rochester area has just received  8 K3's  for his 
multi-multi station.  He doesn't think that the K3 is complicated at all."

Bob W6TR Fort Collins, CO

Heartily agree Bob; I have K3#250 and being an impatient type, I simply plugged it in and operated....used the manual a few times for 'I wonder what that does?' 
Also would have epiphany while reading the forum messages, kinda like 'wow, that's great' and discover a new feature. I made the progression from FT1000D/MP>756 Pro II>Orion II (which I still have as backup) and K3/100.  Each radio was better than last and a great deal of fun. Looking fwd to operating the cq ww cw with the K3; the only problem is with the tight roofing filters; what I think is a clear freq is probably too close to lesser rigs' tolerance, HI.
73 y saludos
Tom
CX7TT