[Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

[Doug Person]

My thoughts on the IC-7300 after using it for several days:

1. The tuner is a lot more capable than 3:1. Much better than older Icoms.

2. Achieving correct viewing angle can almost always be corrected by a 
little Shop 101.

3. The height of the display is limited to the size of the screen and 
that by the size of the radio. That said - the screen is a wonder of 
organization of things needed to control a complex system

4. Two antenna ports, video output, receive only antenna port are all 
the things you will see in the next step-up model

5. Touch screens allow a hierarchical and updateable organization of 
functions and properties - this is a fundamental principle of user 
interface design

6. Sit down with say a TS-590SG (Same basic price) and operate for an 
hour.  Then repeat with IC-7300.  You'll instantly see a 20th century 
user interface and a 21st century user interface. The IC-7300 will blow 
you a way.  So much information at your fingertips.  The IC-7300 is a 
wonderful example of how 21st century technology pervades everything. 
(Get used to it)

Fortunately, I have two separate operating positions.  The K-Line 
occupies my main position.  Stocking the second position is always fun.  
Been through K2 (best), TS-450, IC-746, TS-590SG, FTdx-1200 (Nice rig) 
and now the IC-7300.  The 7300 leaves all the other entry level radios 
in the dust.  It has placed a strong stack in the ground of 
technological advancement and will be the pivotal product for the next 
10 to 20 years.  Just like the K2 was when it hit the market.  Even more 
like the K3 which was *truly* a pivotal product.

Doug -- K0DXV

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