You will be like... Gadzookes sure am glad I didn't buy that kencomyeatek. Sent from my iPad
On Dec 26, 2010, at 12:35 PM, Gary K9GS <[email protected]> wrote: > Yep...kind of like selling myself a new car :)) > > Thanks Phil. > > On 12/26/2010 1:27 PM, Phil Townsend wrote: >> Gary... Seems to me your already own a K3!!! >> >> Phil >> Santa Fe >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Dec 26, 2010, at 12:10 PM, Gary K9GS<[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hello all and Happy Holidays! >>> >>> I've been reading the K3 reflector for the past couple of weeks. I'm in >>> the market for a new radio and have my choices narrowed down to a couple >>> models to replace my TS-850S which has served me very well. >>> >>> First my operating interests: >>> >>> I primarily spend my time contesting, DX contests in particular, and >>> most of my time on 80 and 40M. 99% of the time I operate CW. So, in >>> particular, low band CW performance is important to me. In between >>> contests I spend my time DXing, again primarily on the low bands. Some >>> occasional VHF operating on 6 and 2M. >>> >>> I'd also like to point out that I do interface my radios to a dedicated >>> computer using Win XP pro and use N1MM for contesting and Logger 32 for >>> general operating. Both of these applications are very well supported >>> and the K3 is well represented among users. >>> >>> I've narrowed my choices down to two radios, the FTDX5000 and the K3. >>> There are several things keeping me from falling in love with the FTDX5000: >>> >>> 1) The CW break-in performance is broken in the FTDX5K above ~30 wpm, >>> resulting in chopped characters, and from what I'm told, really bad >>> sounding on the air. >>> 2) The APF filter is also not working correctly. >>> 3) The contour control does not function on CW, I believe only on SSB. >>> >>> Of course, these limitations COULD be fixed by Yaesu in future revisions >>> but I'm apprehensive that Yaesu is going to fix anything. They >>> certainly don't participate in the FTDX5000 user forums although >>> supposedly they do read the posts. Sort of the "we know what we're >>> doing, there's no problem" attitude with JA radio manufacturers. After >>> all, how many FT-1000XX radios were built with the key click problem? I >>> don't think Yaesu ever admitted there was an issue and the fix was >>> relatively simple to implement in production. >>> >>> At $5K plus one would hope these problems are addressed but one never >>> knows. Certainly Elecraft is much more responsive and is actively >>> involved in post sale issues and solutions. >>> >>> I've never been a fan of ICOM HF radios although the IC-7800 gets good >>> reviews but at $10K per radio??? I've also used Ten-Tec before and >>> never been a big fan plus the Orion II suffers from a poor performing >>> 2nd receiver and I know of several locals that have had there Orions >>> back for service/updates several times. So what else is there and am I >>> missing anything else? >>> >>> Which brings me to the K3. This radio seems, to me, to be exactly what >>> I'm looking for. I really can't think of anything holding me back. >>> >>> I'm looking at the 100W model with the following accessories: >>> >>> a) KAT3 >>> b) KXV3A >>> c) 2.8K 8 pole SSB filter >>> d) 400 hz 8 pole filter >>> e) 250 hz 8 pole filter >>> >>> Future options would be the KRX sub receiver, K144XV-K 2M Module (I do >>> some VHF operating but presently have a rig for 2M SSB anyway), I'm >>> not currently using any receive antennas on 80/40M. I'd like an opinion >>> on this but I don't think I see the advantage to buying the sub receiver >>> UNTIL I have receive antennas available for diversity reception? What >>> am I missing here? >>> >>> I don't operate any of the digital modes but I would like to do so. Is >>> the 2.8K filter adequate for digital modes or do I want something different? >>> >>> I also like the portability of the K3 as I am planning on some future >>> DX-pedition use. I can't see lugging a 43 pound FTDX5000 through >>> airport security either. >>> >>> Sorry for the long post but I wanted to have a sanity check with some >>> experienced K3 users that know the K3 and have similar interests and >>> requirements. I'm on vacation this week and one thing I do plan on >>> doing is dropping by a local in or DX club and using his K3 for a couple >>> of hours. >>> >>> Your thoughts and comments are appreciated. >>> >>> -- >>> >>> >>> 73, >>> >>> Gary K9GS >>> >>> Check out K9NS on the web: http://www.k9ns.com >>> Greater Milwaukee DX Association: http://www.gmdxa.org >>> Society of Midwest Contesters: http://www.w9smc.com >>> >>> ************************************************ >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> 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 > > -- > > > 73, > > Gary K9GS > > Check out K9NS on the web: http://www.k9ns.com > Greater Milwaukee DX Association: http://www.gmdxa.org > Society of Midwest Contesters: http://www.w9smc.com > > ************************************************ > ______________________________________________________________ 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
