Retransmitted to Reflector as original post never appeared: *********************************************** I looked at the SDR1000 and then the Flex5000 but held off due to price. Although I liked the idea of a SDR, I also needed a convenient portable unit without the need to haul along a laptop and extra cables. I first got to see a live demo of the "new" K3 by "Tree", N6TR, at our very own local hamfest on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska a couple years ago. Features that sold me:
1) Dual down-conversion 2) Low phase-noise LO's Both important for clean weak-signal reception 3) SDR (Firmware updates to keep from obsolescence) 4) Transverter interface 5) Dual receiver (that can be locked for diversity reception) Important for use as IF for VHF+ and EME 6) Portability (size and weight of K3/10) Great as IF for microwave mountain-topping 7) Excellent CW performance 8) Excellent HF performance 9) Extra-Plus is operation at 490-510 KHz in TEST mode After receiving it and building the "kit" I discovered the excellent Elecraft support and this reflector for help. Price was more than I have ever spent so cannot be added as inducement...but certainly a good value in the market - excellent resale value! After a year (almost) I am exceedingly pleased with the K3. To follow my adventures using the K3 on VHF+ and EME: http://www.kl7uw.com 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 ====================================== BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 144-1.4kw*, 432-100w, 1296-testing*, 3400-winter? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep [email protected] ====================================== *temp not in service ______________________________________________________________ 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
