[Elecraft] Re： Raves about the K3

[Ed Cienki]

Hi Johnny:

I have read your posts, private emails to me and I certainly respect your opinions.  Like I've said below, I love each radio for different reasons. But, I am not looking to "nit-pick" either radio.  I was just stating some of the more pronounced differences that I find favorable with the K3 and why I purchased it over any other radio as a second radio in my shack alongside of my IC-7700.  Candidly, I am not interested in cross-posting my comments to the IC-7700 reflector or granting copyright to permit any cross-posting.  These are my opinions about 2 very different radio's at 2 very different price points and I am very happy with the functionality of each of them in different settings. In the US the K3 fully outfitted and built by Elecraft is between $2,000 and $2,500 less than the IC-7700.  So there is a big price difference.

On HF, other than operating on the AF MARS frequencies, I am predominantly a rag-chewer (mainly on 160m very late at night), non-contester/Non-Dx'er (although not my passion, I will chase some rare Dx), conversational CW operator (20m - albeit about 17 wpm).  My raves are about the K3 are intended to let the K3 community (and especially Wayne and Eric) know what features are desirable, why they are desirable and to assist and give them some direction from the user community.

Best 73, Ed, N2EAC  

-----Original Message-----
From: Johnny Siu [mailto:vr2xmc at yahoo.com.hk] 
Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 6:45 PM
To: ed.cienki at verizon.net; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re： [Elecraft] 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

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