[Elecraft] The KX3 as a shortwave broadcast receiver

[Jim Brown]

On 7/16/2013 9:41 AM, Mike Morrow wrote:
> I haven't been much concerned about the AM broadcast performance of the
> KX3.  When a rather small SDR AM/FM broadcast radio like the Tecsun 390 is
> available at trivial cost, I don't require a ham rig to attempt to match
> it for broadcast reception.

YES. This is the point of my post -- when I can buy a really good AM/M 
RX for $44 and let it live in my living room,  I don't need to spend for 
options to a $900KX3 to get a VERY good AM RX.

If you're backpacking in the boonies and want to listen to AM radio with 
your KX3, fine. But the Tecsun is a really good FM RX, which almost 
certainly provides better programming options with very little 
additional weight or cost.

73, Jim K9YC