[Elecraft] Shack project

[G4GNX]

Hmmm.

Sherwood obviously never tested an IC7300 with a less than optimum antenna 
or a broadcast station nearby.

Our club has a K3 and an IC7300 and we can't use the IC7300 (without 
external filters and protection) for some special event stations, because 
there's a local broadcast station nearby and the IC7300's handling 
capability is abysmal. The K3 has no issues in the same situation.

We've also found that the IC7300 internal tuner does not match an 
un-optimised antenna, whereas the K3 has not failed to find a match so far.

To use an external tuner, the IC7300 needs an extra gismo, or you have to 
switch to FM to tune. OK, the gizmo's are available but they're not built 
in. K3 - press the TUNE button.

You pays your money and takes your choice!

73,

Alan. G4GNX

-----Original Message----- 
From: Bill
Sent: Saturday, March 3, 2018 1:11 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Shack project

I cannot advise you on what to do - but: In my mind, the 7300 is
affordable and first class (so says Sherewood). It is all in one box
with a good display and does everything an HF rig should do without the
need of expensive addons (100 Watts, auto tune, SWL coverage, filters).
It has been out long enough that it's bugs, quirks, and bad habits are
all known. It does not have a K-Pod or extensive macro system (for
external rig control). That said, my next purchase will be an IC-7300.

Bill W2BLC K-Line