[Elecraft] The Cost Of Amateur Radios

[Dr. William J. Schmidt, II]

Oh but you forgot to include the charges for the software updates. Of course that assumes they will continue messing with the software. 


Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ
 
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Staunton, Illinois
 
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> On Apr 9, 2015, at 7:48 PM, Bill Turner <dezrat at outlook.com> wrote:
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>> On Thu, 9 Apr 2015 15:33:42 -0700 (GMT-07:00), you wrote:
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>> Hmmmmm..... maybe the K3 is really a bargain after all!
>> 
>> Just food for thought.
>> 
>> 73 - Ken Miller, K6CTW
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> REPLY:
> 
> A bargain?
> 
> K3 is a good radio, no doubt, but for $2500 you can get a Flex 6300
> which has nearly all the features and then some. You may want the
> external VFO knob @ $99. ATU is optional.
> 
> A Software Defined Radio (SDR) not for everybody. It runs on your
> computer and there are no knobs on the radio except for the power
> button.  If you like a radio with knobs for everything SDR's are not
> for you.
> 
> 6300 Pros:
> 
> 1. Already 100 watts, no separate amp needed. 
> 2. Panadaptor built in (bigger screen and more versatile than the P3)
> 3. No filters to buy, including no roofing filters. The A/D conversion
> is done right at the antenna and bandwidth is adjustable to
> practically anything  you want on any mode. 
> 4. Receives short wave with no options needed. 
> 5. Doesn't require any com ports at all. Everything is done via
> Ethernet port including PTT. Great for laptops without com ports. 
> 6. No audio cables required for data modes. No Line In, Line Out, etc.
> All via Ethernet. 
> 6 Hand mike included. 
> 
> Cons:
> 
> 1. Doesn't do FSK, only AFSK. 
> 2. Integrating with 3rd party programs is not easy but is doable. Some
> pulling of hair is inevitable. 
> 3. Steep learning curve. Can be frustrating till you figure it out,
> but what radio isn't?. 
> 
> I have always thought the K3 was overpriced for what you get. 
> Opinions will vary. 
> 
> My K3 + P3 is for sale. 
> 
> 73, Bill W6WRT
> 
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