The first few years that I was licensed, I bought a new rig almost every year. In the last ten years I have only bought two HF rigs. I sold the first one because, I didn't really like it and then I bought a K2 #6113 that I built four years ago and it's now my main rig.
Lately I've been getting the new rig itch. I've compared all the rigs that I'm interested in. They all have their strengths and weaknesses as far as the type of operating that I do. I've looked at all the specs and downloaded as much info as I can. I've even read some of the manuals as well as reviews. I've watched as many Youtube videos as possible since some of the rigs I have never seen or heard. I've made several visits to HRO. I know that this is an Elecraft reflector and I do own a K2 as will as other Elecraft kits but, you still have to check out the competition, right? ;-) Now, over the last few years, I've been saving my money to buy a new rig. I thought that this would be the year that I treat myself to a nice Christmas present. Other than performance, I'm also considering, sound, ease of use, quality of build, price, service and looks. When I say looks, I don't mean ergonomics. I mean how it looks. I never really thought about looks before until I saw several people mention it in reviews. I suppose that makes me an HF rig fashion snob. So be it. Anyway, I've narrowed my selection down to two or three rigs, one of them being the K3. Now I have overloaded myself with so much information that I'm like a deer caught in the headlights, not knowing which way to go. I keep coming back to my K2 and thinking that I really can't get much better than that. It's a super rig. I just had to post this to help clear my mind so, that I might be able to make a decision...or not. Thanks for listening, Gary, N7HTS ______________________________________________________________ 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
