[Elecraft] TS-890 vs K4D performance?

[Mark Musick]

HI John,
You really should ask this question on the Elecraft-K4 groups.io reflector.
There have been discussions there comparing the K4 to the 890. There are several on the reflector that have owned both.
You will get a better answer there.
Rob Sherwood is one who has owned or used both and if you look through the archives you will find his comments.

73,
Mark, WB9CIF

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of John Canfield
Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2023 17:59
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] TS-890 vs K4D performance?

Hi all,

Long time fan of Elecraft, I have a K3s and a KPA1500, both are currently in service. My primary HF radio is now a TS-890, I bought it about four or so years ago after giving up waiting on the K4's to be off the shelf ready to purchase.

So on to my questions about the two rigs. For those who have fairly recent experience running both the TS-890/K4's I would greatly appreciate anyone's thoughts and comments about the two rigs. I really like the 890 after I finally figured out how to run it (hi hi). I like the visual representation of adjusting the high and low bandpass filters on the waterfall. One feature of the 890 I don't like is the notch filter isn't automatic unlike my K3s.

I know there's a lot of complaints about relatively poor DSP noise reduction on the 890 and I do agree it's not in the same class as my K3s but nonetheless it's still quite effective. Receive sensitivity on my
890 is outstanding, I'll have to give it a subjective 5 stars and my K3s
4 stars.

One huge bonus of Elecraft is factory service which I've had to use a couple of times with my K3s. I give it 5 stars :-)

Any helpful comments are greatly appreciated and please be brutally honest.

73 de John WB5THT

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