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[K8JHR]

His question is ...

Why have some operators sold their TS-590s to buy a K3?

Only one who has sold a TS-590 to purchase a K3 is competent to answer 
and state his reason for doing that.

I am almost similarly situated as the original inquisitor... I recently 
sold my 590 and now seriously consider buying a K3, but I am still on 
the fence, planning to test drive the K3 as soon as possible.

Why did I sell my 590 to consider buying the K3?   The 590 is a solid 
performer, and I enjoyed using it, and while my rig had no issues, I 
sold it because I did not enjoy the overall 590-ownership-experience, 
and although it is too complicated to explain fully here, I will say I 
was sick of too many other owners whining and expecting perfection from 
a $1500 radio, basing many complaints on unfounded or fanciful claims, 
paranoid delusions, and unreasonable expectations.  I just got sick of 
it, and of being asked by other hams about this and that so called 
"issue" or "problem" I was not experiencing, so it was no fun to own.

So, I bought a Orion II and now considering buying a K3, both of which 
radios seem free from that sort of nonsense.

That's my reason, anyway.

---------------  K8JHR  ----------------------

On 5/1/2014 9:32 PM, Richard W Hemingway wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> I am a newbe and am selling my Kenwood TS 590s to buy a K3.  I am wondering how many of  us have had a 590 and come to a K3 and why?  Thanks
>
> DIck N5XRD
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