[Elecraft] Compare the K3 and the Icom IC-7300

[brian]

It was said, the only replacement for a DC-3 was another DC-3.
The same can said for the K3.

I played with a local's 7300 trying to get it hooked up to the computer 
et al.  It only has a USB port.  No band data output.  Make sure your 
logging program supports the 7300, if you do computer logging.

It did put out 100 watts OK.  Adjusting power was a pain. If you have an 
amplifier that needs different drive levels on different bands, this is 
a possible issue.

It is small. I hope you have good strong glasses and tiny fingers. If 
you like menus, you'll love the 7300.  You will need an external speaker.

Not impressed with the spectrum display. Too tiny.

The price (used running $1000-1200) is a real plus.

All the above represents a first impression and there may be ways to 
work around the issues encountered.

73 de Brian/K3KO



On 2/27/2017 17:39 PM, Bill wrote:
> I have been thinking of purchasing a 7300 as a backup to my K3
> (non-updated) and am wondering if anyone has done a real side-by-side
> comparison of the two radios??
>
> Of course I could purchase a new K3S and keep the K3 as the backup.
> However, for my daily use of ham radio, I am not sure that would be the
> best approach for me.
>
> I normally only operate on 40 and 75 meters on nets and rag chew. My
> station (speakers, antennas, etc.) is designed for armchair copy
> reception. To that end, the K3 does an excellent job.
>
> So, if you have experience using both radios, I would sure like to hear
> from you. You may either post here, or contact me directly at
> w2blc.nycap.rr.com.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill W2BLC K-Line
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