George I have all 3 of the radios you speak of or I should 4 now sold the TS-590s after 2 weeks. All of these radios even the 5000 and the 3000/K3/K2 can do some things better than the others it's just a fact. I had the second FTDX-5000MP deleivered in the US a 5 mo pre-order for it before release. There are features it has that are superior to the K3 and in my opnion should be a standard for all high end radios a fact. Another fact the 5000 has better receive on the high bands, whereas the K3 excels on the low ones JMHO there.
I could go on but I see that I can ad nothing new as I have sold my FTDX-5000MP last week and kept my 2 K3's in a SO2R setup "Downsized" somewhat. I am hoping that Wayne, Eric and the group can find a little better receive on the high bands but I'm getting by for now. The TFDX-3000 comes in at a price point where it's very close to a K3 in cost for the same features and the published numbers aren't looking all that bad either. There are no perfect radios nor will there ever be I guess in my life time. One thing I really miss from the Yaesu line is the keypad for the voice keyer an option I wish would that Elecraft would have for the K3. Much easier than using the pad on the radio distracting in a contest or for timing in a pileup. &3, Fred/N0AZZ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Georges Ringotte F6DFZ Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 2:45 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] TR : Down or Up conversions designs -------- Message original -------- Objet : Re: [Elecraft] Down or Up conversions designs De : Georges Ringotte F6DFZ <[email protected]> À : [email protected] Cc : Hi Alan, Happy to meet the Elecraft firmware guru! Many thanks for your fine comments. I perfectly understand the Elecraft policy, I don't critic it In fact, from the beginning with the K2, it's very coherent. What I don't agree with is using the down conversion hip to market transceivers very expensive like the new Yaesu FT3K, and seeing people on its reflector waiting for it like a miracle. Thanks again and best regards! Georges Georges Ringotte F6DFZ Colonel de Sapeurs - Pompiers (er) 180, rue du Château 07120 Saint Alban - Auriolles France 06.12.51.88.15 ______________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
