[Elecraft] TR : Down or Up conversions designs

[Fred Smith]

George

I have all 3 of the radios you speak of or I should 4 now sold the TS-590s after 2 weeks. All of these radios even the 5000 and the 3000/K3/K2 can do some things better than the others it's just a fact. I had the second FTDX-5000MP deleivered in the US a 5 mo pre-order for it before release. There are features it has that are superior to the K3 and in my opnion should be a standard for all high end radios a fact. Another fact the 5000 has better receive on the high bands, whereas the K3 excels on the low ones JMHO there.

I could go on but I see that I can ad nothing new as I have sold my FTDX-5000MP last week and kept my 2 K3's in a SO2R setup "Downsized" somewhat. I am hoping that Wayne, Eric and the group can find a little better receive on the high bands but I'm getting by for now. The TFDX-3000 comes in at a price point where it's very close to a K3 in cost for the same features and the published numbers aren't looking all that bad either.

There are no perfect radios nor will there ever be I guess in my life time.

One thing I really miss from the Yaesu line is the keypad for the voice keyer an option I wish would that Elecraft would have for the K3. Much easier than using the pad on the radio distracting in a contest or for timing in a pileup.

&3,
Fred/N0AZZ

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From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Georges Ringotte F6DFZ
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 2:45 AM
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Subject: [Elecraft] TR : Down or Up conversions designs



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Objet : Re: [Elecraft] Down or Up conversions designs De : Georges Ringotte F6DFZ <f6dfz at sfr.fr> À : n1al at sonic.net Cc : 

Hi Alan, 

Happy to meet the Elecraft firmware guru! 

Many thanks for your fine comments. 
I perfectly understand the Elecraft policy, I don't critic it In fact, from the beginning with the K2, it's very coherent. 
What I don't agree with is using the down conversion hip to market transceivers very expensive like the new Yaesu FT3K, and seeing people on its reflector waiting for it like a miracle. 

Thanks again and best regards! 

Georges 


Georges Ringotte F6DFZ
Colonel de Sapeurs - Pompiers (er)
180, rue du Château
07120 Saint Alban - Auriolles
France
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