[Elecraft] Re： Raves about the K3

[Jeff KB2M]

 Or how about this. You could buy a pretty much loaded K3 *AND* a 7700 for what a 7800 costs. I hate to open up the K4 discussion again, but a K3,P3,KPA500, wrapped up in a QRO box with more spread out switchcraft, large dual speakers, and band buttons seems like a no brainer. I would sell my 9000D for one, and keep my K3 for backup, and field use.....

73 Jeff kb2m
  

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From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Johnny Siu
Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 18:45 PM
To: ed.cienki at verizon.net; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Re： Raves about the K3

Hello Ed,

I am also using IC7700.  Could you please share your comments in the IC7700 
yahoo mail reflector group?  I don't want to cross post your message in that 
group without your permission.


 cheers, 


Johnny VR2XMC 



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寄件人﹕ Ed Cienki <ed.cienki at verizon.net>
收件人﹕ elecraft at mailman.qth.net
傳送日期﹕ 2010/12/12 (日) 1:42:55 AM
主題： [Elecraft] Raves about the K3

This is my first post to this reflector and would like to share some of my 
observations.

First. I have a 4xxx series K3, built by Elecraft that is fully outfitted and 
filtered running LP-Pan, an EMU-0202 and a MicroHam Station Master.

Second, I have been operating an IC-7700 for the past 2 yrs.

That being said I have run both rigs side-by-side into a IC-PW1 and Palstar 
AT-Auto.

I must say that each radio has its own benefits and is outstanding to operate, 
but here is where the K3 shines:

1. True dual VFO/dual receive;
2. Easy MARS modification (yes, I am a licensed AF MARS Operator);
3. IF out. LP-Pan and PowerSDR are outstanding;
4. ESSB - of course with the proper filtering being installed;
5. Tx Eq and Noise Gate - No out-board W2IHY EQ is needed (sorry Julius);
6. Light weight;
7. Unbelievable receive audio with the appropriate filtering; 
8. Menu flexibility;and
9. Easy updating of firmware.

Candidly, I still love and use the IC-7700, but more and more I am utilizing the 
K3.  The K3 is an outstanding value and robust transceiver.

As a separate matter (a bit of a rant here), and for example having seen the 
ARRL and Sherwood engineering reports regarding the FTDX-5000.  We as hams are 
always in search of "nirvana".  While I have heard the issues regarding the 
FTDX-5000 design that have not made the mainstream press, the issue here is not 
to bash Yaesu, but to congratulate and thank Wayne and Eric for the OUTSTANDING 
job, not only with the design and operation of the K3, but their support of the 
user group to identify issues and improvements  and their outstanding customer 
support when you call them for assistance. Kudos to Elecraft.

Best, 73, Ed, N2EAC