[Elecraft] Help me choose my first HF rig

[Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT]

... and this list is a tremendous resource!

On 4/13/2017 12:31 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:
> Actually, I'd want to know something about the potential user, since my
> impression of Flex is that they're a little complicated -- making the
> learning curve a bit complex.
>
> Since this is the Elecraft list, and we see deals on solid, used K3's,
> that's a good recommendation.
>
> But if we're really talking "first radio" then any good clean
> semi-recent HF rig would do nicely.
>
> The K3 is more radio than the typical "entry level" rig from KenYaeIco,
> and one of those would be good enough.
>
> A K3S would be the perfect second radio (until the K4 is out).
>
> 73 -- Lynn
>
> On 4/13/2017 11:04 AM, Mike va3mw wrote:
>> I would only buy an HF Rig from Flex or Elecraft for the same reason.
>>
>> Customer support for past or future functionality. Both talk directly
>> to active hams.  They listen and make changes. Quickly.