Wayne Burdick wrote: >I have an Icom IC-730S transceiver in the attic that you can have it >you don't mind picking it up. It's a good, basic HF radio. It's the 10- >watt model, purchased by my dad in Hong Kong, not the 100-W standard >IC-730.
I can attest to the ruggedness of the IC-730(100 watt model). I have run one mobile for over 20 years and it has done nothing but work. The only glitch has been the rcvr preamp relay that has to be cleaned every so often. The IC-730S could be a great way to get started. Add the KXPA100 when it is ready for 100 watts and then the KX3 later. BTW, I have made many SSB and cw contacts at 10 watts or less with my K2 and simple wire antennas. And recently been having a blast with my new KX1 at 4 watts or less. Welcome to the hobby. It's a boat load of fun. 73, George, NC5G -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Flex-3000-or-KX3-tp7431474p7434864.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
