[Elecraft] K3 vs SDR views

[Richard Jubinville]

One ham said it best for me in the latest discussions regarding SDRs. I have an FT-857 now, my first radio purchased from an SK’s XYL, great little radio, but I don’t use it portable only as a base. I really want to move up to something else that suits my needs and likes better. I really am impressed with all that I read on the Elecraft forum here. I have build many Heathkits in my earlier days including their first color Digital TV. So building the Elecraft K3 is just another plus for me, the personal touch to build my own transceiver, to become knowledgeable of it’s design and adjustments really is appealing to me ; not to mention the expert advice not only from a high quality made in America company experts, but the excellent advice from K3 owners worldwide. What price to place on that ? Now to find the money before I become and SK (76 and counting).

73 / W1REJ   

Dick