[Elecraft] [OT] FT-5000 vs. K3

[Bill Gerth]

There is a recent eHam.net review of the FT-DX5000 from K7ERQ who is  
also a K3 owner.  Somewhat general but a mostly favorable comparison  
with the K3.  K3UR also has an FT-DX5000 review at the same link and  
he is a Flex-5000 user.  Most FT-DX5000's have been in user hands for  
less than a week so it is a bit early for detailed comparisons.  Not  
surprising that the K3 is still the standard of comparison.

Check it out at:  http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8826

73, BILL, W4RK


On Mar 11, 2010, at 10:06 AM, K2QI wrote:

> I'm curious if anyone on the reflector has had the opportunity to  
> have a
> "hands-on" with the new Yaesu FT-5000 now that they're available for  
> sale.
> I'm also wondering if there have been any direct performance  
> comparisons
> made between these two radios.
>
> The FT5K certainly looks nice from an ergonomics perspective;  
> particularly
> if you like full-sized rigs and you have a desk that can support the  
> weight,
> hi.  Just going by the numbers, the 5K looks like a serious  
> competitor to
> the K3.  Personally, I don't have the room, nor the money to buy an  
> FT-5000,
> but it sure is nice to look at.
>
> 73 de James K2QI
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