[Elecraft] Compare: K3 to Collins S-line receiver

[Charlie T]

Probably be like taking your 1967 Camaro out for a test drive It.
Even a bottom end econobox handles better these days.
(Maybe not as fast, but a helluva more "zippy".)

The S-Line was used in a different time and literally can't hold a candle to much of anything made in the 21st century.

Don't get me wrong, I LUV boatanchor radios, Collins especially, but their rating on Rob's list make it painfully clear as to their performance.

73, Charlie k3ICH


PS, Yes I DID own a 327/4spd 1967 Camaro convertible and my wife (girl-friend at the time) had '68 with the Bee-Nose stripe.
Mine had a 2.73:1 rear end and would bang the speedo past 120 MPH.  3 - 4 shift point was around 95 MPH.


-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Henry Pollock - K4TMC
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 8:49 AM
To: Ron Genovesi <n3eta at coastside.net>
Cc: Bill <billclarke at nycap.rr.com>; Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Compare: K3 to Collins S-line receiver

Yes, I would like to here what others can add to this thread.  One of my past hobbies was high-end tube audio electronics, and in numerous set-ups, they sounded superior to solid-state equipment.

So, my additional question would be...is the microprocessor noise/distortion affecting the RF signal or just the AF signal, or both?

73,
Henry - K4TMC


On Sun, Jun 3, 2018 at 7:46 PM, Ron Genovesi <n3eta at coastside.net> wrote:

> I’m interested. Keep the thread going here
>
> Ron Genovesi
> Sent from My  iPad
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> > On Jun 3, 2018, at 7:22 AM, Kjeld Holm <kh at kh-translation.dk> wrote:
> >
> > Dear Bill,
> >
> > Parts of the answer can be found at
> > http://www.sherweng.com/table.html
> > search for Collins and you will get some 3 - 5 hits.
> >
> > Vy 73 de OZ1CCM, Kjeld
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> > [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill
> > Sent: 3. juni 2018 15:17
> > To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: [Elecraft] Compare: K3 to Collins S-line receiver
> >
> > Discounting the digital capabilities such as memories, DSP, etc. and 
> > only considering actual signal reception: I have had S-lines in the 
> > past (dark dim past), so certainly am familier with them. However, 
> > as a point of curiosity, how does the S-line compare to the K3 (only 
> > interested in SSB). Basically, I am interested in how a top of the 
> > line analog receiver does compares to a K3(S)? The question comes 
> > from a QSO regarding the microprocessor noise of modern rigs 
> > covering and/or distorting received signals. Offline response might 
> > be good for this, as I am sure not many would be interested in the subject.
> >
> > Thanks, Bill W2BLC K-Line
> >
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