Yep, technology is sure fueling the competition for our $, desires and
needs. Even the Kenwood TS-890 and Yaesu FTdx-101D are in there for
nearly same price and features. Still my upgraded K3/500 is still doing
well with my KX2/100 as my field/spare rig.
I bought my K3 for both Field Day and station use ( serial 17xx). I
actually bought two s/n 17xx K3 kits, one fully loaded and one for the
field. Still have the field one after having a TS570 and Orion out in
the field. I expect I will be at the Hamvention next year to look at the
K4 in person and put my K3 back in the field and spare kit.
I spend all afternoon between the FlexRadio and Elecraft booths looking
at the Flex 5000 and Elecraft K3. Field simplicity, high dynamic range
and low TX phase noise sold me on the K3.
73, tom w7sua
On 5/19/2019 11:46 AM, James Rogers wrote:
Now that is a unique approach and sure covers all the bases. All the cries for
a direct sampling radio with a touch screen have now been answered. But if you
want a radio for contesting, dxpeditions, field day and the like you are
encouraged to look at the K4HD which will have a dual superhet radio module.
Shades of the K3 and K3s! Dpn’t get me wrong, I love the K4, I think it is
beautiful, and have long been an believer in everything Elecraft. Years ago I
ventured away from the family and bought me a Flex-1000, then a Flex 5000 and
proudly wore the T-shirt (“Real Radios Don’t Have Knobs”). Now look a Flex and
their Maestro. I cannot help but see some parallels here, and grin.
Jim, W4ATK
K-Line, K2/10
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