Steve, Speaking for myself, as a 'mostly' non-contestor, I certainly believe that a K3 can be fully utilized and enjoyed by the general, but discriminating, operator. I have only had mine running for less than a week now, but I marvel at it every time I turn it on. My usage is mainly CW, but I do a little SSB (haven't tried it yet), and may explore keybordless data later.
You will love it. 72, Neal WA6OCP K3/10/305 STEPHEN W BANKS wrote: > > > Hi Everyone, > > With a K3 in my future (I ordered a loaded one about a month ago), are > there are any non-contesters like me out there who are K3 owners, or > prospective owners, who just like hamming in general and have no special > need for the K3's contesting prowess? (Contesting seems to be a popular > topic amongst K3 owners on the reflector.) > > The rig's extensive menus, its Cadillac-like fit and finish, and firmware > updating capabilities are certainly appealing to me as are many of its > other capabilities. But I'll also confess that Elecraft's legendary > customer service and its reputation for excellence are also big selling > points for me. (Maybe I've answered my own question!) > > I operate lots of CW with a small fleet of two K2s and a KX1 that are all > excellent performers. Occasional SSB and PSK QSOs are also very > enjoyable. > > I'm just curious about whether the K3's capabilities and performance are > as appealing to others like me (non-contesters) as they obviously are to > contesters. I'm a great fan of CW and have been trying hard to get my > code speed up to a consistent 20-25wpm for a long time. > > I realize that my question emerges from the slippery realm of personal > preference, but I'd enjoy your comments. > > Thanks and 73 to all... > > Steve Banks > K0PQ > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [email protected] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Is-the-K3-for-non-contesters--tp15244787p15245350.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
