Re: [Elecraft] K3 to Pro III, my thoughts to Jeff, wb0m

2015-09-12 Thread Fred Smith
for me anyway compared to my K3 or KX3. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Cole Sent: Saturday, September 12, 2015 12:34 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 to Pro III, my thoughts to Jeff

Re: [Elecraft] K3 to Pro III, my thoughts to Jeff, wb0m

2015-09-12 Thread David Cole
I must second Phil's thoughts here... I also did the A/B, and now have only a K3... -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net For MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info For Dopplergram information see:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 to Pro III, my thoughts to Jeff, wb0m

2015-09-12 Thread Jim Lowman
I did something similar last year at the SeaPac Convention, buying a Kenwood TS-2000X for the same coverage. However, the 2000X is my dedicated VHF/UHF radio. For HF, my K3 and new K3S is the go-to option. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 9/12/2015 11:17 AM, Fred Smith wrote: I bought my IC-9100 after I

[Elecraft] K3 to Pro III, my thoughts to Jeff, wb0m

2015-09-11 Thread Tom Fitzgerald via Elecraft
I have both radios..bought both new...I'd advise you to keep your Pro III & add a K3 or K3s but if that's not an option then I would say keep your Pro III & wait a bit longer for the inevitable "next incarnation" of the K3...possibly a K4. I think you will find that you will miss your Pro III

Re: [Elecraft] K3 to Pro III, my thoughts to Jeff, wb0m

2015-09-11 Thread James Bennett
Inferring that those of who have stated that we prefer the K3 over the 756 ProIII to be dunces is uncalled for and not very professional. Interestingly, the person who posted this is one of the VERY FEW who have preferred the Icom. I for one, do NOT regret it for a second. > > … maybe they

Re: [Elecraft] K3 to Pro III, my thoughts to Jeff, wb0m

2015-09-11 Thread Tony Estep
On Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 3:23 PM, James Bennett wrote: > ...one of the VERY FEW who have preferred the Icom --- Well, the Icom doesn't have much to recommend it electronically, but it is heavy and sorta official-looking, which some find likable. And if all you want to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 to Pro III, my thoughts to Jeff, wb0m

2015-09-11 Thread Phil Hystad
OK, before this thread gets the whack of Eric, my two bits. When I got my K3, I also owned an Icom 756 Pro III. My plan was to keep both — I am the original owner of the Pro III and I had this feeling that every time I sold a radio I regretted the decision. Right from the start I did a