[Elecraft] Any KX2 or KX3 owners have experience with the IC-7300

[Julia Tuttle]

I've got a KX3 and an IC-7300.

The 7300 uses a moderately clacky relay for T/R switching but something
silent (to my ears) for sending CW while the relay is in the T position.

If you expect the basically instant and completely silent QSK of the KX3,
you'll be disappointed.

If you don't mind turning the QSK delay up a bit, it might not bug you, but
you might not want to for contesting.

Beyond the clattery QSK, I found the interface of the 7300 much less
efficient. Elecraft has quite expertly packed many commonly-used controls
onto those three knobs below the screen, and Icom has neither the UX
expertise nor the actual physical knobs to match that convenience.

Basically, I begrudgingly use the 7300 when I need the output power (I
don't own a KXPA100... yet), but far prefer basically everything about the
KX3 + PX3.

73,

Julie

On Sun, Oct 9, 2022, 01:33 <n7tb at comcast.net> wrote:

> Hello All,
>
>
>
> I have a KX2, KX3, PX3, KXPA100 and K4.  I use my KX2 for QRP exclusively
> mostly portable.  My KX3, PX3, and KXPA100 was my home station until I
> received the K4 a year ago.  It is the finest rig I have ever owned.  I use
> my KX3, PX3 and KXPA100 at a second QTH but I also user it them in my very
> small RV.  It is not easy to deal with all the cabling that keeps all these
> three components working.  I feel like I am buried in interconnecting
> cables.  I have almost come to the conclusion that my KX3, PX3, and KXPA
> are
> best suited for my second QTH.
>
>
>
> For my RV and Field Day activities where I am operating QRO, I am looking
> for another rig.  I used my K4 at field day last year, but all the dust and
> other issues, make me think that I want to keep it as my home rig.
>
>
>
> I am almost exclusively a CW operator.  I have an old IC-706MK II that
> drives me crazy trying to operate CW with all the clacking relays.
>
>
>
> I am looking at the IC-7300 as my potential field day and RV rig.  Can
> anyone who has used the IC-7300 for CW tell me if it still uses relays or
> diodes for sending CW?
>
>
>
> I know it won't compare to my Elecraft rigs, but for my use, it may be OK.
> For those of you who have used the IC-7300 for CW, I would like to hear
> your
> comments.
>
>
>
> I have an old Icom AH-4 external tuner that will interface perfectly with
> the IC-7300 and would give me great flexibility in using loops, doublets,
> and long wires with my RV and field day.
>
>
>
> Thanks for any comments you might have...I know it doesn't compare to our
> beloved Elecraft rigs, but it might work for this specific application.
>
>
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
>
>
> Terry, N7TB
>
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