Thom I can only give you my example for 2 yrs I had another top of the line radio and it was the FTDX-5000MP and I had zero issues with it. But I bought a used K3 just to compare the 2 they were so close in performance you could really not tell them apart. Except for a few small issues where one was better than the other and there were some. After 3 mo I decided to sell my 5000 and bought another K3 and set them up in a SO2R. I have been well pleased they are smaller and lighter and some of the best support anywhere that is what separates Elecraft from the pack by a long shot.
IMHO you would be hard pressed to find a better radio and I tend to buy what is best not a brand loyalist. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Greg Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 7:56 PM To: 'Thom Durfee'; [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] With all the problems... Thom -- You have to realize that while there are some legitimate problems raised, much of what you read is pilot error from people who either have not read the manual or have not tried very hard to solve the problem themselves. Elecraft is great. The radio is phenomenal. My K3 has replaced my trusty FT-1000D and I couldn't be more pleased with the radio. AND if you do need service or have a question, it doesn't get any better than Elecraft! Super company...super people. You won't be sorry if make the leap! 73 de Greg-N4CC -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Thom Durfee Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 6:09 PM To: [email protected] Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] With all the problems... people on this list with their K3's... I am having apprehension about ordering one. Thom WI8W ______________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
