For me, there are two more FTdx101D CW operator show stoppers. Fourth show stopper: CW sidetone is not a pure tone. T8 not T9.
Fifth show stopper: rig will not key properly with a sideswiper key. Dits merge becoming a solid dash over 22 wpm. Yaesu is aware of both issues. I was told to go pound sand. John K7FD > On Jun 9, 2021, at 12:03 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV <n...@arrl.net> wrote: > > Doug, > > You didn't mention what rig you are going to buy instead. Be sure to be > aware of its limitations before you buy it. > > For example, the FTdx101MP has three show-stoppers (for a CW op like me), > despite it's impressive numbers in the Sherwood table: > > - Poor QSK performance (the clicking keying relay cannot be disabled, > same problem as the IC-7300) > - No CW sidetone output on USB Audio CODEC-- cannot record both ends of > your QSOs (a contest requirement in some contests) > - Mouse wheel is not supported for fine tuning or RIT (I think). K4 > supports this very well > > As for comparing the K4 to the K3, despite the K3's "superior" numbers in > the Sherwood table, the K4 SOUNDS so much better than any K3. The K4 audio > is just SO CLEAN compared to the K3, which makes a big difference when a > pileup calls. That quality is not captured by any subjective measurement. > The narrow DSP filters (down to 50 Hz) also seem to work so much better in > the K4 than the narrow 250 or 200 Hz crystal filters in the K3 -- no > ringing. > > 73, > Bob, N6TV > > >> On Mon, Jun 7, 2021 at 7:34 PM Doug Person <d...@k0dxv.com> wrote: >> >> Sadly, I've decided to give up waiting for the K4. I'm probably far down >> the list anyway. Their are numerous reason for this decision. First, >> there is the cost. With a tuner the price is $4600 making it one of the >> most expensive transceivers on the market. I fully realize that the K4 >> is feature rich and extremely well designed. I would never take anything >> away from Elecraft's engineering ability. The K3 set a new standard of >> performance that made the other manufacturers substantially up their >> game - which they did. But is the K4 going to do the same thing the K3 >> did? To me, it doesn't look like it. Innovative in some, perhaps many >> ways - yes. A new trend setter? I'm not so sure. When the K3 came out it >> was very competitively priced. I'm not sure I would describe the K4 with >> the same words. It is unquestionably an expensive radio. At this point >> the price/performance just isn't there for me. I sold my very complete >> K3 station several years ago in anticipation of the K4. But now the >> waiting has left me thinking about how much I'm willing to invest and >> whether or not another brand whose transceivers are as much as $1500 >> less and whose performance seems quite impressive will meet my needs. >> After literally several years of contemplation I conclude that, for me, >> the K4 is not worth the price. $3600 (with the tuner since every other >> significant radio includes one) would seem competitive and I would jump >> on it at this price. But as it is? Can't see doing it. I apologize if >> feelings are hurt or I've made anyone angry. I'm leaving the list since >> I'm no longer waiting patiently for what we once called Vaporware. >> >> Good luck to everyone on their current and future K4s. >> >> Doug -- K0DXV >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to n...@arrl.net >> > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to macymonk...@charter.net ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
