[Elecraft] Help me choose my first HF rig

[Kevin Cozens]

On 2017-04-13 05:26 PM, Eric J wrote:
> Best advice so far, Lynn. To the OP: Get something, then GET ON THE AIR.
[snip]
> You'll know what you want out of the next rig.
>
> Good used rigs aren't expensive, and if you buy wisely, you can get most
> if not all your money back for the next rig.

I missed the original posting. Did the person who is looking for a rig say 
anything about their budget? The K3 may be a very good radio but I wouldn't 
be inclined to reccommend a multi-thousand dollar radio as a first rig 
unless the person has money to burn.

I would suggest the person look for a second hand radio that would be closer 
to the $1,000 or under price range. If they want to stick with a radio that 
is less likely to have problems they could pick up one of the K2 or K2/100 
radios that come up for sale now and then on this list.

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Cheers!

Kevin.

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