I think we all know that the KX3 *is* a better radio (performance, ergonomics, etc.) than the FT-817.
Nevertheless we should also keep in mind that the '817 is now 10 year old technology and it was a real innovative product when it hit the market back then! I still find it unbelievable how to put all that features into such a small radio with quite usuable performance (especially if you know that 1/4 of it is just the battery compartment, hi). So bashing it now is probably not right as we compare old apples and fresh oranges here. ;-)) Nevertheless one could argue why I, K, Y do not come out with a new portable transceiver in the same size but with today's technology (DSP) and new features. I could imagine they already have something on the drawing board as they have access to the same technology (DSP chips, etc.) as Elecraft. I am sure there are interesting times ahead ... but Elecraft is clearly leading the crowd. ;-)) Anyway, I for one will probably stick with the KX3 'cause Elecraft's philosophy, i.e. radios for hams produced by hams, is really hitting the nail on it's head. The K3 is the most ergonomic (contest) radio I've ever used (besides the best performance I ever had, too ;-)). And the KX3 will be no different. This alone already made me an Elecraft addict. ;-)) Now I just need to find out how to earn more money to buy even more Elecraft products. ;-)) 73, Olli - DH8BQA K3 #4546, KPA500 #431, KX3 #??? http://www.dh8bqa.de ______________________________________________________________ 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
