[OKDXA] K3

[Coy Day]

Ken,

Thanks a bunch.  Sounds like it would do what I need it to do.  Which
filters did you get with yours?

Coy
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Coy Day, N5OK
20685 SW 29
Union City, OK 73090
405-483-5632

Ken Adams K5KA wrote:
> Coy et all,
>
>     I've had my K3 now for about 6 months.  I've used it in some
> contests where there are really big signals, and in some contests where
> there are really weak signals.  It is an excellent receiver, especially
> on CW.  For many years I swore that the TS850 was the best contest radio
> around ... the K3 is better.   It is a bit small and light.  I built the
> kit version and it is easy.  When you take off the top cover you will
> ask "where is the radio?".
>     This is very subjective, but I think it is a slightly better radio
> than the FT1000MP series.  It is definitely better than the Orion.
> TenTec has some serious software problems.  As mentioned before the DSP
> filter does not ring, even at 50hz, although I found anything below
> 300hz is not of much use in a contest ... perhaps on 160 chasing a weak
> DX station.
>     I do not have the 2nd receiver but I have a good friend who is a top
> notch contester who does and he loves it for the diversity receive
> capability.  No radio is perfect, but in today's market the K3 is
> clearly the best price performer.  I don't think you would regret it.
>     The only drawback is the wait from Elecraft.
>
> 73, Ken K5KA
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