Steve, the reason there is so much talk about the K3 and contests is because contesting is a big test of a receiver with the need to operate with very strong signals at nearby frequencies and lots of QRM. Not all radios can stand up to this kind of test, but the K3 is reportedly the best there is. (I don't have first hand knowledge because I am waiting for delivery.) Having a super good receiver will make the K3 all the better for casual rag chewing or any other type of operation that pleases you.
Good luck with your type of operation. Cookie, K5EWJ, Contester and casual operator --- STEPHEN W BANKS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > 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 > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
