[Elecraft] Elecraft K4 Vs. Flex 6400

[Kurt Pawlikowski]

Scott,

     Well, yes: The "numbers" say one thing (or several things!), but, 
like I said, I'm in love with Elecraft... So, yes, I'm prejudiced! Of 
course the "top radio (FT-DX101D)" is somewhat more expensive then the 
6400, and does seem to have some nice whistles and bells. Who knows? 
Maybe I'll do a switch to Yaesu... {'-)

     k WB9FMC

On 3/5/22 18:46, Scott Manthe wrote:
> Actually, the Yaesu FTDX101D/MP has the best receiver numbers on 
> Sherwood's list. That doesn't mean that it's the best radio for you, 
> but the Flex and the K4 aren't "far and away" better receivers than 
> anything else in the amateur market. Ironically, Rob seems to really 
> like Icoms...
>
> 73,
> Scott N9AA
>
>
>
> On 3/5/22 7:26 PM, Kurt Pawlikowski wrote:
>> Rich, Et Al,
>>
>>     Thanks for the comments.
>>
>>     Yes, I'm aware that this might bring up some sort of issues 
>> people have with the manufactures or personal experience. My own is 
>> that when I was ordering the radio, I could afford the 6400. But what 
>> I was hoping for, maybe in vain, is some information about how the 
>> rigs perform comparatively. I know that either of them are 
>> far-and-away better receivers than anything else on the amateur market.
>>
>>     I my situation, I'm up against a lot of noise (live in a condo). 
>> The Flex seems to mitigate some of that. I was hoping that the K4 
>> would be at least comparable.
>>
>>     CW delay: Well, I wired my key and headphones directly to the 
>> Flex. My control PC would be way too slow to operate CW through it.
>>
>>     Well, I'm not sure which way to go at this time. I like the Flex, 
>> but I'm "in-love" with Elecraft! Just wish I had a more experiential 
>> based opinion to consider!
>>
>>     Thanks all for your comments! I'll keep my eye on this thread...
>>
>>     k WB9FMC
>>
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