[Elecraft] Competition from ICOM?

[Bill]

Icom is about to release their IC-7300 with rx from .03 to 74.8 mHz, 
with a live display, auto tuner, 100 Watts, 15 included bandpass 
filters, and a direct sampling receiver. All this for under $1500 
street. I wonder how it will compare to the K3 in performance.

I am not looking to get an argument going on this - just stating what is 
out there on the horizon. Who knows, it could turnout to be hangar queen 
or a frequent flyer on UPS. That said, it sure looks like a lot of rig 
for the buck.

Bill W2BLC K-Line