Roger, I considered an Omni VII or the K3. The K3 won out for me because it was so modular that I could add to it as I grew my interests. I don't find the menu system a problem because I rarely go that deep into it.
If you're not computer friendly, the K3 may not be your cup of tea. Over all, I hear stuff I couldn't hear before and its flexibility is amazing. As a friend said, you can change everything but the size of the box. I've had it about six months and I'm still learning things about the radio. Elecraft Tech support is the best I have seen in the field. 73, Ron, K5HM [email protected] www.qrz.com/db/k5hm -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Richard Fjeld Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 10:18 AM To: Rip R; [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft and Ten Tec Roger, I went through the same decision process as you a few years ago. I had a Ten-Tec at the time. I bought my K3 kit sight unseen. As for the radio, I can't imagine anything better that my ears would notice. (I use a CM500 headset/boom mike.) I bought the 8-pole filters to give it the steepest skirts. I bought a few extras, but I did not stuff it full. I find the K3 QSK is excellent if you are wondering. Pretty much, everything about CW is user tailored. The CWT feature is great. I find operating conveniences are excellent. The chassis size has been fine for me. As for the menu question, it gives me no trouble, and using a menu is seldom needed. IMHO, the menu system is easy to use, and affords versatility to the radio. Your decision should include the future possibility of adding a P3 pan adapter. It adds flexibility and control to operating. Even if you only ragchew, it will show interference on the band and is a valuable aid for trouble shooting. All things are relative. I recommend you consider your vision if your plans are to build a kit. Dick, n0ce ----- Original Message ----- From: Rip R To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2013 6:30 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft and Ten Tec It is time for a new rig; actually my first "new" rig in many years since I typically buy a used rig from someone. I own both Elecraft and Ten Tec; K-1 and Omni 6 among others. The choice I am working on now is that of either the K-3 or the Eagle. The K-3 with one filter for CW will be more expensive than the Eagle with one filter (not by much) and of course the Eagle is not a kit. I operate mostly CW for rag chew, occasional contest, and DX. I do not think that I need all the options shown on the Elecraft website order form. I have never seen a K-3 up close, but I am concerned about the menu that some say takes a lot of getting used to. So several questions: is the menu concern not really an issue (?) or is it ; do I need anything else in the way of options (I have a good ATU) (?); and does the physical size of the control face pose a problem in your opinion. Please feel free to reply directly offline since I am sure the list has heard these questions many times. I would like to hear from you. 73s Roger W7RIP ______________________________________________________________ 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
