[Elecraft] K4 on AM

[Adrian]

Thanks for the heads up Jim. I have cancelled that idea. I am looking at the FTDX101MP now.
It is expensive, but available locally here in VK, and seems to have excellent specs.

I did look at the K4 which I think with ATU and our taxes,  would be about $8389.84 imported into Australia, and probably in a year or so 
regarding the waiting list. The FTDX101MP (200w) is $6K locally.

I was going to ask if a 200w version may be optional for the K4, but I think that would not be popular for the USA market.

Thankyou again.

Adrian ... vk4tux

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Brown [mailto:jim at audiosystemsgroup.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, 3 March 2020 6:18 PM
To: Adrian; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 on AM

On 3/2/2020 11:22 AM, Adrian wrote:
> I can get a new FTDX3000 for $2000 from the local Yaesu dealer, which 
> seems way better value to get 100w operating option.

It's usually cheaper to build an inferior product.
> 
> I know some IMD fussy types that use the FTDX, so on your comments 
> Jim, I may have to investigate further.

Using a rig that splatters as badly as this and most other el-cheapo rigs is being VERY inconsiderate of your fellow hams by taking up three times as much space on the band as you should. And here in the former colonies, it's actually a violation of FCC Rules to occupy more bandwidth that needed for the mode of transmission in use. A proper SSB signal is 2.7-2.8 kHz; these rigs have that much splatter on both sides of their legal signal.

73, Jim K9YC