[Elecraft] Elecraft Centric

[Walter Underwood]

I consider this group to be a great collection of well-seasoned hams (smoked hams?). I assume that a lot of us are Elmers. Elecraft equipment is the right choice for most of us, but I appreciate the comments on other gear, so that I’m ready to give a new ham a solid list of choices.

In backpacking, we say “hike your own hike”. Take the advice from your Elmer(s), but you are the one turning the knobs. Or touching the screen.

wunder
K6WRU
Walter Underwood
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)

> On May 2, 2016, at 8:39 PM, Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I am really "Elecraft Centric", but I believe with good reason - Elecraft gear is the "best in the business" by Sherwood ratings and the experience showing the standings in international extreme contesting as well as being the choice of DXpedition and contest operators.  Those facts say a lot to me.
> 
> I exempt the over $10K transceivers from consideration because those are not within the realm of affordability by most hams that I am familiar with.  Similar performance can be had from Elecraft at half that price category.
> 
> I do like some limited discussion here about new transceivers just so we have information about what new things the competition is doing.  It is also interesting to note that the lesser priced transceivers do not have all the features of the K3S or the KX3 by a rather large margin and the Sherwood ratings continue to keep the K3S and KX3 at the very top of the list when $$$ are taken into consideration.
> 
> So yes, I believe it is appropriate for some discussion of the features (or lack thereof) on the competition's announcements to take place - but it should not be carried away with long extended threads.  If the competitive offering peaks your interest, then take extended discussion of the pros and cons of that offering to the manufacturer's forums.
> 
> Unless something different comes along, the K3S and KX3 are still 'top of the line' IMHO, even considering the new "pizzazz" features being added by the competition.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 5/2/2016 10:58 PM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:
>> Well, the guys on the IC-7300 forum are fussing about all the Elecraft talk
>> over there.......
>> 
> 
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