[Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] Re: Unfair Comparison?

[kp4y@yahoo.com]

I agree with a previous post that the price difference between an equally equiped K3 and a FT-5K is very close if none. I did the price comparison before buying the K3 and what really made decide for the K3 instead of the FT-5K was Elecraft's great customer service and the fact that I didn't have an immediate need for features like the second receiver and the 200 watts, thus saving some money. I also do believe that the K3 receiver is out of this world specially on the implementation of the digital NR.

My SO2R second radio is a TS-590 and which I believe is the best bang for the buck for a DX'er/contester who doesn't want to spend more than $2K on a radio. In my opinion,it's unfair to compare a K3 with a TS-590 simply because they are in different price class. I paid near $1,700 for my TS-590 wheras my almost plain K3 costed me near $2,600 last December and it doesn't include some options the TS-590 includes like ATU, FM, AM and general coverage receiver. Does the K3 have a better receiver than the TS-590?, darn yeah!...much superior I would say and that's what I expected. Otherwise I would have two TS-590 sitting on my desk today with $1K+ (I intend to get the ATU option soon) to spare in my pocket. Therefore, the K3 is in my opinion in the same class as the FT-5K.

Robert - KP4Y

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