[Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

[Jim Brown]

On Tue,4/26/2016 12:53 PM, Doug Turnbull wrote:
> Dear OMs and YLs,
>       I think Bob says it well.  How can you compare a fine radio like the
> 7300 with a loaded K3.

How do we KNOW that it's a "fine radio?" I haven't seen a review by ARRL 
or RSGB. We have only Rob's measurements of the RECEIVER.

>   They are not the same yet the 7300 will probably
> work most of the DX that the K3 will for less money.    A Cadillac is no
> more functional than a Chevy.   They both go from A to B.   Okay, I would
> prefer a Porsche but it does the same thing but in a more stylish and
> exciting manner.   Your pocketbook decides.

Yep.

>        A good few hams have both Flex and Elecraft radios - we are fortunate
> to see these newer USA companies providing such good products.   For now I
> am an Elecraft man and suspect this will be the case till the pine box but
> different strokes for different folks.    A TS930 will still do a good job
> on HF CW.   Let us not seriously compare an entry level radio with the K3
> and at the same time do not let the previous KX3 and K3 Sherwood ratings
> lead one to believe that the KX3 is a better radio than the K3.   One needs
> to consider the whole package and yes Elecraft provides the magic of
> allowing access to the principle design engineers.

Well said, Doug.

73, Jim K9YC