[Elecraft] K3 v. others

[Fred Smith]

Dave

Isn't the Eagle made in China then imported for Ten Tec that was my
understanding?

73,
Fred/N0AZZ

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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Perrin
Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 1:18 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 v. others

I will offer my 2 Cents on this matter. 53 years of Hamming helps my
perspective.When they first came out I built a K2/100 and still run it. I
bought an ORION I early on, then an ORION II early on. Then I had two K3's,
and other Elecraft kits. The latest is a Ten Tec Eagle. Elecraft are awesome
kits on the order of the old Heathkits, and super tech support. The radios
are excellent and can really dig out the weak one's particularly if you are
physically small and can get your fingers around one knob and not hit the
next one to it. Ten Tec radios are more suited to me. I like a radio that
the controls are separated enough so I don't get fumble fingers around the
knobs, the controls are more intuitive to me. I don't need to have the
operating manual right beside me all the time in order to get to all the
ORION's features. My 400 Ft wire serves famously as the sub receiver
antenna- I use it to separate out the QSB losses, I don't need a better O II
receiver. I would like a larger K3.  The Eagle is under stated and under
rated- I suggest you try one. The receiver is as sensitive as .the others I
have, it is simple to use, and very portable.  It is getting the most
operating time lately.
    With everything good about these two companies, and all the positive
attributes of all the manufacturers a couple things hold a major place in my
buying. Which companies are American made and what is the ONLY manufacturer
that let's you try their radio for 30 days, and if you don't like it- you
can return it. I am waiting for a larger K3.
    73 de Dave, K1OPQ
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