[Elecraft] Why I bought a K3

[Tommy Alderman]

Jerry,

I don't think cost is an actual issue since a fully filled out K3 cost
almost as much as my IC-7700, $5000 for the 7700 and $4614 for the K3. I did
give up my IC-7700 for a K3 but after finding out how incomplete the full
QSK system in the K3 is and it's very noisy receiver, I went back to my
7700. I then learned the K3's receiver was noisy because at the time I did
not know how to adjust it properly. I went back to the K3 for several more
weeks and just could not agree with the 'busy-iness' of the K3 and have
again gone back to my 7700. 

I have nudged and nudged and nudged for more work on the QSK, but I think
they are way too busy on other company issues to complete their promises on
this one. At this point I haven't decided what I am going to do, however
right now my IC-7700 is operational on my desk and my K3/P3 are sitting over
on the shelf collecting dust!

My impression has been that the K3 is just as complicated to learn to
operate as the Icom rig, but no more so. Obviously, for CW, with its
conversion scheme, the K3 can give you performance not available with Icom's
up-conversion scheme and 3kc wide roofing filters. On the other hand the DSP
filtering in the 7700 is the first DSP filtering that I have thought was
almost comparable to crystal filters.

Probably the best thing to do is try to get your hands on one to use for
several days and then decide? I personally doubt that you will find a huge
difference in overall performance.

Good luck and 73,

Tom - W4BQF



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of JERRY
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 6:00 PM
To: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] Why I bought a K3

I am considering the purchase of a K3 but I am having trouble finding
information justifying the expense for features the radio has over what I
have now.

I am looking for some input on advantages/features not found in the Icom
Radios, IC-7800, IC-7700, IC-7600, or the 756 PRO III.

With the exception of cost, has anyone given up their Icom for a K3?

Jerry
W6XI
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