[Elecraft] What made you decide on purchasing an Elecraft transceiver?

[Scott Ellington]

At least 10 years ago, I saw some receiver dynamic range tests published somewhere.  This one radio blew away all the other top-end rigs.  I'd never heard of the manufacturer, so I figured it had to be one of those $20K+ commercial/military receivers.  I think it was the K2, and Elecraft got my attention.  (I think the article pre-dated the 2002 SP7HT QEX one.)

When the K3 came out, I looked into its design, and really liked what I saw.  Here was a radio that optimized the combination of analog and digital filtering, while others were attempts to cut costs by eliminating the narrow analog filters.

I really didn't need another radio, though, as the one I had was far from the limiting factor.  In the end, I couldn't resist.

I didn't realize it when I ordered the K3 last August, but you don't just buy a radio from Elecraft, you buy a whole experience.  A good one.


Scott K9MA

Scott Ellington
Madison, Wisconsin
USA