[Elecraft] K4 Vs. Flex 6400

[Bob McGraw]

Before I posted my numbers, I did print the current Sherwood table.  I 
then went across each line for the FT-DX101D, the K3S, and the FLEX 
6700.  I did compare 6 of the 10 or so data lines. My reason for doing 
this has to do with someone that posted "the FT=101D has the best 
receiver performance numbers".  Well this is not exactly true.  The K3S 
is consistently better than the FT-DX101D and the FLEX 6700.  As to the 
K4D, it is much further down the list from the top 3 or 4.

I fear many hams only look at the top line, brand and model and say that 
is best.   Clearly this is not true.  The top line is sorted by Dynamic 
Range Narrow spaced and that's all.    Certainly there are factors just 
as important or more important data points than that.

Of course there is no way to judge whistles and bells.  I think more 
hams are enticed by whistles and  bells and know little what makes for a 
performance radio.   Secondly, factors as quality of the product, 
failures out of the box, service turn-a-round time, long term support, 
and etc.  all come into play in identifying a good radio.  To me that 
puts Elecraft at the top of the list, all facts considered.

73

Bob, K4TAX



> 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...