[Elecraft] TS-990

[Jim Lowman]

I was very surprised at the fact that the TS-990 didn't place higher in 
the Sherwood ratings.  I would have thought that it would have been on 
par with the FTDX-5000.

However, for those who abhor menus, the 990 may be the answer to your 
prayers.  With that many front-panel controls, I'd be surprised if there 
are any menus involved.

Although the service centers for Yaesu and Kenwood are convenient to my 
location, as is Elecraft, I think I'll stay with Elecraft because of 
their excellent product support.

73 de Jim - AD6CW

On 6/5/2013 2:18 PM, Rick Wheeler wrote:
> While this thread is getting a little long in the tooth, Al brings up some very interesting points. Yes, Kenwood, Icom, and Yaesu do make fine transceivers, but it does seem the Elecraft rigs perform as well and better in many cases with simpler schematics. Me, far from being an electronics guru, would like to have someone offer up an explanation as to if Elecraft rigs are indeed simpler generally and if so why they perform as well or better in many cases. Hurry though, I think this thread is due to be shut down soon!
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