I would not describe myself as fad driven. My first station was a Viking Adventurer and HQ-110, and I used it for 12 years (1958-1970). My second was an HW-100 and I used it for 12 years (1970-1982). After that, though, I had a Ten-Tec OMNI D, IC-761, and FT-1000s over the ensuing 28 years.
But, I had seen the original K2 prototype, and the later K3 prototype when Eric brought each to local club meetings (QCWA and NCCC). So many of my CW buddies made the switch to the K3 that I began feeling like a reactionary. But, I just couldn't get rid of the FTs (both of which I fitted out with INRAD roofing filters) because they seemed to still be working so well. Last January (2010), I got a nice bonus at work. It was enough for me to buy my first K3/100 kit without too much deliberation. I built it. It worked without problems. And, I put it on the air. How did I like it? Well, I sold my two FT-1000s in February and bought the second K3/100 kit in March 2010. Recently, I bought a pair of P3s to go along with them. I am very pleased with the performance of the K3 (and P3). The difference really shines under crowded band conditions. I look forward to at least 11 more years of K3/P3 operation, and am seriously considering the KPA-500. Yes, I got another bonus this January. That's what prompted me to buy the two P3s. I'm due for another in July. That would be just in time to slip a KPA-500 in place of a well behaved and dependable Ten-Tec Centurion as the amplifier in 2nd radio position. ______________________________________________________________ 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
