Congratulations on your purchase of the K-3. I have two of them. Both are fully outfitted as well is a K2/100 which I built several years ago. The K-3s are simply outstanding. I just acquired a P3 41 of them and that works extremely well. I also have an FTDX 5000 MP. That is an excellent radio and as you mentioned it does have its strong points. Its main receiver is extremely good. But as you noted its second receiver is not as good. It does not use the roofing filters which are available to the main receiver and, unlike the main receiver its first IF is in the VHF region so that narrow crystal roofing filters would probably not be very effective. As you know, the story is quite different with the K-3. In fact, I am not aware of any other radio offering two receivers with identical, outstanding characteristics. And of course, the company is just outstanding to deal with. Not only are their products cutting edge but they know how to treat and deal with customers. I think that will certainly ensure a long and prosperous future for Elecraft.
Incidentally, I was a member of AF Mars for many years but finally resigned about three years ago because of lack of activity on 1S1. Since I was discouraged from operating on nets with other modes, I just saw no reason to continue the activity. Bruce-W8FU and ex AFA1XD ---Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ed Cienki Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 12:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] Raves about the K3 This is my first post to this reflector and would like to share some of my observations. First. I have a 4xxx series K3, built by Elecraft that is fully outfitted and filtered running LP-Pan, an EMU-0202 and a MicroHam Station Master. Second, I have been operating an IC-7700 for the past 2 yrs. That being said I have run both rigs side-by-side into a IC-PW1 and Palstar AT-Auto. I must say that each radio has its own benefits and is outstanding to operate, but here is where the K3 shines: 1. True dual VFO/dual receive; 2. Easy MARS modification (yes, I am a licensed AF MARS Operator); 3. IF out. LP-Pan and PowerSDR are outstanding; 4. ESSB - of course with the proper filtering being installed; 5. Tx Eq and Noise Gate - No out-board W2IHY EQ is needed (sorry Julius); 6. Light weight; 7. Unbelievable receive audio with the appropriate filtering; 8. Menu flexibility;and 9. Easy updating of firmware. Candidly, I still love and use the IC-7700, but more and more I am utilizing the K3. The K3 is an outstanding value and robust transceiver. As a separate matter (a bit of a rant here), and for example having seen the ARRL and Sherwood engineering reports regarding the FTDX-5000. We as hams are always in search of "nirvana". While I have heard the issues regarding the FTDX-5000 design that have not made the mainstream press, the issue here is not to bash Yaesu, but to congratulate and thank Wayne and Eric for the OUTSTANDING job, not only with the design and operation of the K3, but their support of the user group to identify issues and improvements and their outstanding customer support when you call them for assistance. Kudos to Elecraft. Best, 73, Ed, N2EAC Sent on the SprintR Now Network from my BlackBerryR ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
