[Elecraft] A Clarification: IC-7300 vs FTDX10

[Bert]

Here is the $ 64.000 question:

Do you think you can work more stations with a K3 vs a 7300
everything else being equal, antennas, location, etc.?

Bert VE3NR



On 2021-06-08 19:52, Ray wrote:
>
> Like the Old Saying……
> If you cant Hear them You cant Work them……….
> That is WHY that is a $1000.00 Radio.
> Good Luck Hunting the DX……
>
> Ray WA6VAB K3
>
>
> From: Don Wilhelm
> Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 4:35 PM
> To: Richard; Elecraft
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A Clarification: IC-7300 vs FTDX10
>
> Richard and all,
>
> I have a friend who bought a K3s and then afterward bought an IC-7300.
> He is a weak signal CW type of guy and reports that there are many weak
> signals that he could copy on the K3, but were non-existent on the IC-7300.
>
> His reason for buying the IC-7300 had to do with possible "portable"
> operation.  Of course, the K3 is his rig of choice.
> Yes, he does have the P3 to compliment it.
>
> He had operated my K3 with P3 for 2 years at Field Day and found it
> excellent.  He commented that the K3 with the P3 allowed him to work
> stations "like shooting a fish in a barrel".
>
> I know this does not compare the IC-7300 to the FTDX10, but I thought it
> to be a point of interest to some.
>
> I wonder how many will be comparing the K4 to the K3 with on the air
> experiences.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>
> On 6/8/2021 7:00 PM, Richard wrote:
>> Assuming you're a casual rawchewer and DXer, if you had an IC-7300 and an FTDX10 side by side, where would they be pretty much equal, and where would each outshine the other?
>>
>> Think in terms of using them with a KPA500 and a KAT500.
>>
>>
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