[Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3

[Richard S. Leary]

Right on Doug. I love my K-Line. Best rig I've ever had, and like you, until
the K4, I won't have another. Unless I add a KX3, or K1. Nothing like having
a rig you can tailor to your personal operating preferences. Thank you
Elecraft!! Now, I, for sure, would buy that new K3 transmit signal monitor
that would fit in my P3. Hint, Wayne...
73, Rick, W7LKG

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From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug Person
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2014 19:51
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3

In 1964 I had the same setup: HQ-170A, Eico 720 and a VFO.  In those days,
the HQ-170 was like science fiction come true for me. It was wonderful
stuff.  But, one day, I visited another ham who had just gotten a Drake 'B'
line.  Don't remember what year it was.  But I was very impressed.  I think,
even today, the 'B' line would be a very usable pair of rigs.  Because of
them, I owned a 'C' line for many years with every modification I could find
for them. Eventually, someone offered me a price that made me gasp.  I
turned that money into a 756-Pro.

I too tend to "rent" rigs.  I have a closet full right now.  I doubt any of
them will see anymore desk time.  I've proven to myself over and over that
the K3 is the real keeper.  Until there's a K4, I doubt anything else will
ever be front and center on my desk.

73, Doug -- K0DXV

On 4/14/2014 12:56 AM, Richard S. Leary wrote:
> Nostalgia trip. Built my Eico 720 in 62, but splurged with an HQ-170A
rcvr.
> After spending around 5 hours a day (average) for 6 1/2 years doing CW 
> intercept, spinning the knobs on an SP-600, Hammarlund seemed a good 
> way to go.
> Still have a couple of 40 mtr xtals for the 720. The big jump was the 
> VFO for the 720. Went from the 720 to Heathkit SB-300/400, to Collins 
> 75s3/32s3, to Kenwood TS870S, then to presently the K3/100, KPA500, 
> and P3 (all kits, and no hardware/software failures, except those of 
> the operator induced kind.). I would have loved a K3 during my 
> intercept days. Ever try changing bands from 10m to say 40m or 80m on 
> an R-390. Not my idea of "fun". Sounds like a few Keesler "Thompson Hall"
folks out there. Right Fred.
> OK, enough OT. Thanks for the memories. Good luck on that 720 Phil.
> 73,
> Rick, W7LKG
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad
> Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 22:14
> To: Milt -- N5IA
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3
>
> Actually, I am in the slow process of rebuilding an Eico 720 right 
> now.  I am doing from scratch with all new parts except for the 
> transformers, switches and inductors.  I am even putting new tube 
> sockets in the chassis and also new terminal strips.  I am still in 
> the process of collecting everything before I start.  I have two Eico 720s
from which I am starting.
> I think one of them was a factory built unit because a number of parts 
> like tube sockets and the modulator socket on the rear as well as the 
> VFO switch on the back were mounted with rivets rather than pan head
screws and nuts.
>
> It is a slow background project though.  But, I do have some 40-meter 
> crystals all ready for when it is finished.
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
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