Dave Isn't the Eagle made in China then imported for Ten Tec that was my understanding?
73, Fred/N0AZZ -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David Perrin Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 1:18 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] K3 v. others I will offer my 2 Cents on this matter. 53 years of Hamming helps my perspective.When they first came out I built a K2/100 and still run it. I bought an ORION I early on, then an ORION II early on. Then I had two K3's, and other Elecraft kits. The latest is a Ten Tec Eagle. Elecraft are awesome kits on the order of the old Heathkits, and super tech support. The radios are excellent and can really dig out the weak one's particularly if you are physically small and can get your fingers around one knob and not hit the next one to it. Ten Tec radios are more suited to me. I like a radio that the controls are separated enough so I don't get fumble fingers around the knobs, the controls are more intuitive to me. I don't need to have the operating manual right beside me all the time in order to get to all the ORION's features. My 400 Ft wire serves famously as the sub receiver antenna- I use it to separate out the QSB losses, I don't need a better O II receiver. I would like a larger K3. The Eagle is under stated and under rated- I suggest you try one. The receiver is as sensitive as .the others I have, it is simple to use, and very portable. It is getting the most operating time lately. With everything good about these two companies, and all the positive attributes of all the manufacturers a couple things hold a major place in my buying. Which companies are American made and what is the ONLY manufacturer that let's you try their radio for 30 days, and if you don't like it- you can return it. I am waiting for a larger K3. 73 de Dave, K1OPQ ______________________________________________________________ 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 ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3199/5894 - Release Date: 06/08/13 ______________________________________________________________ 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
