W8ZR: >This really IS a minor quibble, but the QST review noted that some hams might prefer the larger and more widely spaced buttons and knobs on "full size" transceivers. Turns out this isn't generally correct.
Thank you for actually making those measurements! Why can't ARRL should learn to base their opinions on facts? Your measurements echo my own experience. Here's what I wrote in my eHam review: "Regarding the controls, I have large hands (9" from pinky to thumb when extended) and I have no problems with the controls. Coming from my experience with a TS-930S, FT-1000MP and Orion, I thought the size of the controls might be a problem but so far it hasn't." Overall a very nice review and I loved it when I saw: "20 kHz Blocking Gain Compression (dB)" "Key: † Off Scale" (...in the positive direction) It does appear to me that both 1.8k filters tested were defective and it's too bad they didn't test a 200 Hz. ARRL's measurements are somewhat different than Elecraft's, but overall they look very good. I also believe many are fooling themselves thinking the K3 has to be a $4000 radio. It doesn't need to cost that unless you want the whistles and bells. I'm happy not to be forced to pay for AM, FM, General Coverage, ATU, etc which I don't need. Most contest K3s can be <$3k, even including the KRX3. 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/QST-Review%3A-Minor-Quibble-tp1579362p1579522.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
