What is "1S1"? Ron AC7AC
-----Original Message----- 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 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
