[Elecraft] K3S QST Article

[Jim Cox]

Well one of the main reasons I love my K3S is because of weight (or lack of 
it).  Due to back problems, I cant move that 40-50 pound rig to the bench to 
do any adjustments, repair, etc.
I can take my K3S to the beach house with ease and have a nice 100 watt 
radio.
Each of us has their own needs and wants in a radio and a 60 pound monster 
with 200 watts and built in power supply for 48 -60 volts, may not be one of 
them.  Jim K4JAF

-----Original Message----- 
From: Kevin
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2016 6:47 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S QST Article

Hmm, compliance with what? The rig meets Elecraft specs and since the
FCC doesn't regulate TX IMD there is nothing to comply with.

The problem I have is accepting the status quo by Elecraft. Just because
everybody else is around -30dB shouldn't mean Elecraft stop trying to do
better. Let the portable/backpacking rigs use 12V MOSFETS and switch the
desktop model K3(s) to higher voltage finals. Yeah, yeah, I know, the
K3(s) is supposed to be portable capable. How many people take their
K3(s) out in the sticks...ever...save Field Day?

Just because it has a carry strap doesn't mean it's a portable rig. My
TS-520 has a beautiful leather strap. It weighs 37 pounds. Anybody know
where I can rent a mule?


On 10/17/2016 3:41 PM, Jim Rogers wrote:
> I have been a loyal Elecrafter for many years, and this seems to be 
> somewhat similar to the VW diesel problem.
>
> Elecraft has sold me a radio specifying it to be in compliance with 
> specifications of IMD. Now you are telling me that I must bear the burden 
> of time and expense to bring the device you specified and guaranteed to be 
> in compliance, into compliance.
>
> I built mine from a kit, so Elecraft you send me the necessary boards, 
> modules, whatever to bring my K3s into compliance and I will return to you 
> the defective boards,, modules, whatever. Then you can rework the 
> defective boards for the next exchange. I will spend the time and effort 
> of disassembly and re-assembly.
>
> Jim, W4ATK
>
> K-line, K2
>
>
>
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