Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3
I just think the bar was raised dramatically when Elecraft released the K3. When I think back to ALL the transceivers I have owned, I distinctly recall that none of them were able to win me over and I was constantly searching for the Best of the Best and I spent enough money to prove that I failed. The list is long, the model numbers are impressive, and even the model numbers were long enough to give the buyer a warm fuzzy feeling while the bank account dwindled to historical levels...:-) One day I got so frustrated with the current pair of transceivers sitting up taking space and not doing what I wanted so i turned to Google (Google is your friend) and Google threw up Elecraft...after I figured out this was not Halicraft or some furfy, I spotted the model # K3 and I got hooked, big time. So the FTdx9000D and FT-2000D went out the door in a heartbeat and I sat with an older TS-450SAT and waited.the K3 started to ship and good Ol #679 rolled into the shack and my journey began. Now most folks that know me probably think I may not be the sharpest knife in the draw, and to prove they are right, I phoned Elecraft, spoke to Wayne I believe, and grumbled that my new K3 came without the Microphone...what kind of operation were they running?. yes, he asked me did I order one, order one I repeated...yep, the penny dropped and I realised I had not read the FULL list of what was needed. So the TS-450 gave up the microphone as it disappeared out the door. Is the K3 the best out there?well in my opinion yes it is, after all, mine is going nowhere soon of that I am sure. I had a pair of PROIII's and a bunch of others that rate on the Sherwood list but nowhere near the top and I reckon the FTdx9000D was better than the PROIII's, BUT, what I premium price! I am portable 24/7 and the K4 or whatever folks like to think will be an Elecraft Base Transceiver will most likely not put in an appearance for me, I have had my share of these types and now I prefer the convenience of the K3 and the superior performance it gives me. If Wayne is reading this and smiling at the memory of the indignant call from Australia questioning why he did not personally ship every K3 with a Microphone I glad I made him smile. Thanks Wayne, the K3 is truly a remarkable transceiver that does pretty much everything to perfection for me. I have about given up on the RF Sensor for the P3. I have asked about it so many times I am sure Wayne and company think I have lost the plot or fixated on it, but, it would be a great addition for me at least. Well that's my story I guess.. 73's to all, Gary On 17 April 2014 14:03, Richard S. Leary w7...@comcast.net wrote: Right on Doug. I love my K-Line. Best rig I've ever had, and like you, until the K4, I won't have another. Unless I add a KX3, or K1. Nothing like having a rig you can tailor to your personal operating preferences. Thank you Elecraft!! Now, I, for sure, would buy that new K3 transmit signal monitor that would fit in my P3. Hint, Wayne... 73, Rick, W7LKG -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug Person Sent: Monday, April 14, 2014 19:51 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3 In 1964 I had the same setup: HQ-170A, Eico 720 and a VFO. In those days, the HQ-170 was like science fiction come true for me. It was wonderful stuff. But, one day, I visited another ham who had just gotten a Drake 'B' line. Don't remember what year it was. But I was very impressed. I think, even today, the 'B' line would be a very usable pair of rigs. Because of them, I owned a 'C' line for many years with every modification I could find for them. Eventually, someone offered me a price that made me gasp. I turned that money into a 756-Pro. I too tend to rent rigs. I have a closet full right now. I doubt any of them will see anymore desk time. I've proven to myself over and over that the K3 is the real keeper. Until there's a K4, I doubt anything else will ever be front and center on my desk. 73, Doug -- K0DXV On 4/14/2014 12:56 AM, Richard S. Leary wrote: Nostalgia trip. Built my Eico 720 in 62, but splurged with an HQ-170A rcvr. After spending around 5 hours a day (average) for 6 1/2 years doing CW intercept, spinning the knobs on an SP-600, Hammarlund seemed a good way to go. Still have a couple of 40 mtr xtals for the 720. The big jump was the VFO for the 720. Went from the 720 to Heathkit SB-300/400, to Collins 75s3/32s3, to Kenwood TS870S, then to presently the K3/100, KPA500, and P3 (all kits, and no hardware/software failures, except those of the operator induced kind.). I would have loved a K3 during my intercept days. Ever try changing bands from 10m to say 40m or 80m on an R-390. Not my idea of fun. Sounds like a few Keesler Thompson Hall folks out there. Right Fred. OK, enough OT. Thanks
Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3
On 4/17/2014 12:32 AM, Gary Gregory wrote: I just think the bar was raised dramatically when Elecraft released the K3. That's exactly how I perceived it in 2008, and I still see it that way. My FT1000MPs went out the door as soon as the K3s showed up. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3
You know, the interesting thing about Elecraft and the K3 in particular is that one can form an opinion of it's superiority ONLY after using it it for a little while. I don't think it can be done by just looking at it. In fact, by just looking at it for a few minutes one forms the exact opposite opinion. When i built my K3 (SN 8086) - i had a bunch of ham buddies come and take a short look at it. I could see it in their faces: this guy's an idiot for paying almost $4300 for THIS?!?!?!? Only one of these guys actually sat down and drove it for a few minutes. He then told everyone that it has to be the quietest and most adjustable receiver he'd ever seen. And naturally people take it with a grain of salt because they'd already seen it and they couldn't possibly be wrong about it, right? But i just smile and grin to myself anytime a conversation about my K3 surfaces. i KNOW what i bought :-) And that's all that matters. Thanks, Elecraft. P.S. BEfore i ordered my K3 - i made Wayne (or Eric) and Lisa promise me that K4 won't be announced any time soon :-) So all this talk about it is premature at best. Sorry. Slava B W2RMS On Apr 17, 2014, at 6:47 AM, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: On 4/17/2014 12:32 AM, Gary Gregory wrote: I just think the bar was raised dramatically when Elecraft released the K3. That's exactly how I perceived it in 2008, and I still see it that way. My FT1000MPs went out the door as soon as the K3s showed up. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 sla...@nullserv.com __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3
When I was first looking for a good HF transceiver, as a new ham, I was excited by the colorful and fancy displays of the more expensive HF rigs. I think I glanced at Elecraft, but thought the monochrome display old tech and boring. I was tempted by the ProIII but for cost, and finally settled on an used Icom IC-7000. Well, older and wiser now, the IC-7000 sits unused except for occasional trips to the boat (as an emergency backup) and the K2 and the KX3 get all of the attention, and for good reasons - ease of use and performance. I may yet rationalize getting a K3 in the future, but that will be an indulgence, not a need! And those Elecraft displays seem to be giving me everything I need, at a glance. Chip Ae5ka __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3
Right on Doug. I love my K-Line. Best rig I've ever had, and like you, until the K4, I won't have another. Unless I add a KX3, or K1. Nothing like having a rig you can tailor to your personal operating preferences. Thank you Elecraft!! Now, I, for sure, would buy that new K3 transmit signal monitor that would fit in my P3. Hint, Wayne... 73, Rick, W7LKG -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug Person Sent: Monday, April 14, 2014 19:51 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3 In 1964 I had the same setup: HQ-170A, Eico 720 and a VFO. In those days, the HQ-170 was like science fiction come true for me. It was wonderful stuff. But, one day, I visited another ham who had just gotten a Drake 'B' line. Don't remember what year it was. But I was very impressed. I think, even today, the 'B' line would be a very usable pair of rigs. Because of them, I owned a 'C' line for many years with every modification I could find for them. Eventually, someone offered me a price that made me gasp. I turned that money into a 756-Pro. I too tend to rent rigs. I have a closet full right now. I doubt any of them will see anymore desk time. I've proven to myself over and over that the K3 is the real keeper. Until there's a K4, I doubt anything else will ever be front and center on my desk. 73, Doug -- K0DXV On 4/14/2014 12:56 AM, Richard S. Leary wrote: Nostalgia trip. Built my Eico 720 in 62, but splurged with an HQ-170A rcvr. After spending around 5 hours a day (average) for 6 1/2 years doing CW intercept, spinning the knobs on an SP-600, Hammarlund seemed a good way to go. Still have a couple of 40 mtr xtals for the 720. The big jump was the VFO for the 720. Went from the 720 to Heathkit SB-300/400, to Collins 75s3/32s3, to Kenwood TS870S, then to presently the K3/100, KPA500, and P3 (all kits, and no hardware/software failures, except those of the operator induced kind.). I would have loved a K3 during my intercept days. Ever try changing bands from 10m to say 40m or 80m on an R-390. Not my idea of fun. Sounds like a few Keesler Thompson Hall folks out there. Right Fred. OK, enough OT. Thanks for the memories. Good luck on that 720 Phil. 73, Rick, W7LKG -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 22:14 To: Milt -- N5IA Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3 Actually, I am in the slow process of rebuilding an Eico 720 right now. I am doing from scratch with all new parts except for the transformers, switches and inductors. I am even putting new tube sockets in the chassis and also new terminal strips. I am still in the process of collecting everything before I start. I have two Eico 720s from which I am starting. I think one of them was a factory built unit because a number of parts like tube sockets and the modulator socket on the rear as well as the VFO switch on the back were mounted with rivets rather than pan head screws and nuts. It is a slow background project though. But, I do have some 40-meter crystals all ready for when it is finished. 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 w7...@comcast.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
Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3
Nostalgia trip. Built my Eico 720 in 62, but splurged with an HQ-170A rcvr. After spending around 5 hours a day (average) for 6 1/2 years doing CW intercept, spinning the knobs on an SP-600, Hammarlund seemed a good way to go. Still have a couple of 40 mtr xtals for the 720. The big jump was the VFO for the 720. Went from the 720 to Heathkit SB-300/400, to Collins 75s3/32s3, to Kenwood TS870S, then to presently the K3/100, KPA500, and P3 (all kits, and no hardware/software failures, except those of the operator induced kind.). I would have loved a K3 during my intercept days. Ever try changing bands from 10m to say 40m or 80m on an R-390. Not my idea of fun. Sounds like a few Keesler Thompson Hall folks out there. Right Fred. OK, enough OT. Thanks for the memories. Good luck on that 720 Phil. 73, Rick, W7LKG -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 22:14 To: Milt -- N5IA Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3 Actually, I am in the slow process of rebuilding an Eico 720 right now. I am doing from scratch with all new parts except for the transformers, switches and inductors. I am even putting new tube sockets in the chassis and also new terminal strips. I am still in the process of collecting everything before I start. I have two Eico 720s from which I am starting. I think one of them was a factory built unit because a number of parts like tube sockets and the modulator socket on the rear as well as the VFO switch on the back were mounted with rivets rather than pan head screws and nuts. It is a slow background project though. But, I do have some 40-meter crystals all ready for when it is finished. 73, phil, K7PEH On Apr 13, 2014, at 9:26 PM, Milt -- N5IA n...@zia-connection.com wrote: Boy, you guys were in HIGH cotton with those great receivers I built my Eico 720 in 1960 but all I could afford for a RX was a National NC-60. I later added a home brew Q-multiplier to the NC-60 and that was my station until 1965. MEMORIES!! Now it is K-3's forever. 73 de Milt, N5IA -Original Message- From: Phil Hystad Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 8:30 PM To: d...@nk7z.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3 And, better than my HQ-170AC and Eico 720 circa '60s. On Apr 13, 2014, at 7:50 PM, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote: I know it must be better than the old HQ-110, and Eico 720! :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-04-13 at 18:44 -0700, Phil Wheeler wrote: David, my K3 is very new (#8004) and it's the best rig I've owned in 60 years at this hobby (of course, those in the early years weren't even close -- first was a converted WWII Arc-V pair, heavily converted). You will love it, I predict. 73, Phil w7ox On 4/13/14, 6:33 PM, David Cole wrote: That is what I wanted to hear, I bought teh K3 because of the filters... I am glad to see someone saying something positive them! THANK YOU! __ 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 d...@nk7z.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 phys...@mac.com __ 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...@zia-connection.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4569 / Virus Database: 3882/7340 - Release Date: 04/13/14 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4569 / Virus Database: 3882/7340 - Release Date: 04/13/14 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post
Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3
First RX I had was a regenerative homebrew one tube thing... Used to listen to OEN on it. Until I grabbed the coil, which was in the plate ckt. That would routinely teach me a lesson about HV. -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-04-13 at 21:26 -0700, Milt -- N5IA wrote: Boy, you guys were in HIGH cotton with those great receivers I built my Eico 720 in 1960 but all I could afford for a RX was a National NC-60. I later added a home brew Q-multiplier to the NC-60 and that was my station until 1965. MEMORIES!! Now it is K-3's forever. 73 de Milt, N5IA -Original Message- From: Phil Hystad Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 8:30 PM To: d...@nk7z.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3 And, better than my HQ-170AC and Eico 720 circa '60s. On Apr 13, 2014, at 7:50 PM, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote: I know it must be better than the old HQ-110, and Eico 720! :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-04-13 at 18:44 -0700, Phil Wheeler wrote: David, my K3 is very new (#8004) and it's the best rig I've owned in 60 years at this hobby (of course, those in the early years weren't even close -- first was a converted WWII Arc-V pair, heavily converted). You will love it, I predict. 73, Phil w7ox On 4/13/14, 6:33 PM, David Cole wrote: That is what I wanted to hear, I bought teh K3 because of the filters... I am glad to see someone saying something positive them! THANK YOU! __ 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 d...@nk7z.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 phys...@mac.com __ 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...@zia-connection.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4569 / Virus Database: 3882/7340 - Release Date: 04/13/14 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4569 / Virus Database: 3882/7340 - Release Date: 04/13/14 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3
Send me a photo when finished! -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-04-13 at 22:14 -0700, Phil Hystad wrote: Actually, I am in the slow process of rebuilding an Eico 720 right now. I am doing from scratch with all new parts except for the transformers, switches and inductors. I am even putting new tube sockets in the chassis and also new terminal strips. I am still in the process of collecting everything before I start. I have two Eico 720s from which I am starting. I think one of them was a factory built unit because a number of parts like tube sockets and the modulator socket on the rear as well as the VFO switch on the back were mounted with rivets rather than pan head screws and nuts. It is a slow background project though. But, I do have some 40-meter crystals all ready for when it is finished. 73, phil, K7PEH On Apr 13, 2014, at 9:26 PM, Milt -- N5IA n...@zia-connection.com wrote: Boy, you guys were in HIGH cotton with those great receivers I built my Eico 720 in 1960 but all I could afford for a RX was a National NC-60. I later added a home brew Q-multiplier to the NC-60 and that was my station until 1965. MEMORIES!! Now it is K-3's forever. 73 de Milt, N5IA -Original Message- From: Phil Hystad Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 8:30 PM To: d...@nk7z.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3 And, better than my HQ-170AC and Eico 720 circa '60s. On Apr 13, 2014, at 7:50 PM, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote: I know it must be better than the old HQ-110, and Eico 720! :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-04-13 at 18:44 -0700, Phil Wheeler wrote: David, my K3 is very new (#8004) and it's the best rig I've owned in 60 years at this hobby (of course, those in the early years weren't even close -- first was a converted WWII Arc-V pair, heavily converted). You will love it, I predict. 73, Phil w7ox On 4/13/14, 6:33 PM, David Cole wrote: That is what I wanted to hear, I bought teh K3 because of the filters... I am glad to see someone saying something positive them! THANK YOU! __ 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 d...@nk7z.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 phys...@mac.com __ 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...@zia-connection.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4569 / Virus Database: 3882/7340 - Release Date: 04/13/14 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4569 / Virus Database: 3882/7340 - Release Date: 04/13/14 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3
I should send you a photo of my starting position -- still need to finish cleaning the chassis. 73, phil On Apr 14, 2014, at 5:01 AM, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote: Send me a photo when finished! -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-04-13 at 22:14 -0700, Phil Hystad wrote: Actually, I am in the slow process of rebuilding an Eico 720 right now. I am doing from scratch with all new parts except for the transformers, switches and inductors. I am even putting new tube sockets in the chassis and also new terminal strips. I am still in the process of collecting everything before I start. I have two Eico 720s from which I am starting. I think one of them was a factory built unit because a number of parts like tube sockets and the modulator socket on the rear as well as the VFO switch on the back were mounted with rivets rather than pan head screws and nuts. It is a slow background project though. But, I do have some 40-meter crystals all ready for when it is finished. 73, phil, K7PEH On Apr 13, 2014, at 9:26 PM, Milt -- N5IA n...@zia-connection.com wrote: Boy, you guys were in HIGH cotton with those great receivers I built my Eico 720 in 1960 but all I could afford for a RX was a National NC-60. I later added a home brew Q-multiplier to the NC-60 and that was my station until 1965. MEMORIES!! Now it is K-3's forever. 73 de Milt, N5IA -Original Message- From: Phil Hystad Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 8:30 PM To: d...@nk7z.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3 And, better than my HQ-170AC and Eico 720 circa '60s. On Apr 13, 2014, at 7:50 PM, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote: I know it must be better than the old HQ-110, and Eico 720! :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-04-13 at 18:44 -0700, Phil Wheeler wrote: David, my K3 is very new (#8004) and it's the best rig I've owned in 60 years at this hobby (of course, those in the early years weren't even close -- first was a converted WWII Arc-V pair, heavily converted). You will love it, I predict. 73, Phil w7ox On 4/13/14, 6:33 PM, David Cole wrote: That is what I wanted to hear, I bought teh K3 because of the filters... I am glad to see someone saying something positive them! THANK YOU! __ 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 d...@nk7z.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 phys...@mac.com __ 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...@zia-connection.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4569 / Virus Database: 3882/7340 - Release Date: 04/13/14 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4569 / Virus Database: 3882/7340 - Release Date: 04/13/14 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3
I got my license it seems like, even before Col. Sanders was even a Corporal. At the end of my sophomore year in Tucson High School, I worked all summer, with my cousin, in the crops in the Salem OR. area. I managed to save up enough money to buy a new NC 173 receiver, which was a new National model then. I'm not sure that was too good of an idea, as my buddies were buying used HQ 129s and had money left over to get Millen Exciters, with an 807 final. My first TX was built from parts of an old broadcast radio, and was only a bare 6V6 xtal oscillator, literally on a slab of wood(bread board). I think that I attached a non resonate long wire to the top of the output coil, for 80 and 40 meters. Tuning was via a light bulb in series with the antenna lead ! Talk about a QRP signal ! 73, Chuck, now W7CS __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3
In 1964 I had the same setup: HQ-170A, Eico 720 and a VFO. In those days, the HQ-170 was like science fiction come true for me. It was wonderful stuff. But, one day, I visited another ham who had just gotten a Drake 'B' line. Don't remember what year it was. But I was very impressed. I think, even today, the 'B' line would be a very usable pair of rigs. Because of them, I owned a 'C' line for many years with every modification I could find for them. Eventually, someone offered me a price that made me gasp. I turned that money into a 756-Pro. I too tend to rent rigs. I have a closet full right now. I doubt any of them will see anymore desk time. I've proven to myself over and over that the K3 is the real keeper. Until there's a K4, I doubt anything else will ever be front and center on my desk. 73, Doug -- K0DXV On 4/14/2014 12:56 AM, Richard S. Leary wrote: Nostalgia trip. Built my Eico 720 in 62, but splurged with an HQ-170A rcvr. After spending around 5 hours a day (average) for 6 1/2 years doing CW intercept, spinning the knobs on an SP-600, Hammarlund seemed a good way to go. Still have a couple of 40 mtr xtals for the 720. The big jump was the VFO for the 720. Went from the 720 to Heathkit SB-300/400, to Collins 75s3/32s3, to Kenwood TS870S, then to presently the K3/100, KPA500, and P3 (all kits, and no hardware/software failures, except those of the operator induced kind.). I would have loved a K3 during my intercept days. Ever try changing bands from 10m to say 40m or 80m on an R-390. Not my idea of fun. Sounds like a few Keesler Thompson Hall folks out there. Right Fred. OK, enough OT. Thanks for the memories. Good luck on that 720 Phil. 73, Rick, W7LKG -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 22:14 To: Milt -- N5IA Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3 Actually, I am in the slow process of rebuilding an Eico 720 right now. I am doing from scratch with all new parts except for the transformers, switches and inductors. I am even putting new tube sockets in the chassis and also new terminal strips. I am still in the process of collecting everything before I start. I have two Eico 720s from which I am starting. I think one of them was a factory built unit because a number of parts like tube sockets and the modulator socket on the rear as well as the VFO switch on the back were mounted with rivets rather than pan head screws and nuts. It is a slow background project though. But, I do have some 40-meter crystals all ready for when it is finished. 73, phil, K7PEH On Apr 13, 2014, at 9:26 PM, Milt -- N5IA n...@zia-connection.com wrote: Boy, you guys were in HIGH cotton with those great receivers I built my Eico 720 in 1960 but all I could afford for a RX was a National NC-60. I later added a home brew Q-multiplier to the NC-60 and that was my station until 1965. MEMORIES!! Now it is K-3's forever. 73 de Milt, N5IA -Original Message- From: Phil Hystad Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 8:30 PM To: d...@nk7z.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3 And, better than my HQ-170AC and Eico 720 circa '60s. On Apr 13, 2014, at 7:50 PM, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote: I know it must be better than the old HQ-110, and Eico 720! :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-04-13 at 18:44 -0700, Phil Wheeler wrote: David, my K3 is very new (#8004) and it's the best rig I've owned in 60 years at this hobby (of course, those in the early years weren't even close -- first was a converted WWII Arc-V pair, heavily converted). You will love it, I predict. 73, Phil w7ox On 4/13/14, 6:33 PM, David Cole wrote: That is what I wanted to hear, I bought teh K3 because of the filters... I am glad to see someone saying something positive them! THANK YOU! __ 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 d...@nk7z.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 phys...@mac.com
Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3
Hey, I have an HQ-129 in storage looking for someone to restore it. Anybody interested? 73, Doug -- K0DXV On 4/14/2014 2:48 PM, Chuck Smallhouse wrote: I got my license it seems like, even before Col. Sanders was even a Corporal. At the end of my sophomore year in Tucson High School, I worked all summer, with my cousin, in the crops in the Salem OR. area. I managed to save up enough money to buy a new NC 173 receiver, which was a new National model then. I'm not sure that was too good of an idea, as my buddies were buying used HQ 129s and had money left over to get Millen Exciters, with an 807 final. My first TX was built from parts of an old broadcast radio, and was only a bare 6V6 xtal oscillator, literally on a slab of wood(bread board). I think that I attached a non resonate long wire to the top of the output coil, for 80 and 40 meters. Tuning was via a light bulb in series with the antenna lead ! Talk about a QRP signal ! 73, Chuck, now W7CS __ 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 k0...@aol.com __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3
I know it must be better than the old HQ-110, and Eico 720! :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-04-13 at 18:44 -0700, Phil Wheeler wrote: David, my K3 is very new (#8004) and it's the best rig I've owned in 60 years at this hobby (of course, those in the early years weren't even close -- first was a converted WWII Arc-V pair, heavily converted). You will love it, I predict. 73, Phil w7ox On 4/13/14, 6:33 PM, David Cole wrote: That is what I wanted to hear, I bought teh K3 because of the filters... I am glad to see someone saying something positive them! THANK YOU! __ 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 d...@nk7z.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
Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3
And, better than my HQ-170AC and Eico 720 circa '60s. On Apr 13, 2014, at 7:50 PM, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote: I know it must be better than the old HQ-110, and Eico 720! :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-04-13 at 18:44 -0700, Phil Wheeler wrote: David, my K3 is very new (#8004) and it's the best rig I've owned in 60 years at this hobby (of course, those in the early years weren't even close -- first was a converted WWII Arc-V pair, heavily converted). You will love it, I predict. 73, Phil w7ox On 4/13/14, 6:33 PM, David Cole wrote: That is what I wanted to hear, I bought teh K3 because of the filters... I am glad to see someone saying something positive them! THANK YOU! __ 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 d...@nk7z.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 phys...@mac.com __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3
Boy, you guys were in HIGH cotton with those great receivers I built my Eico 720 in 1960 but all I could afford for a RX was a National NC-60. I later added a home brew Q-multiplier to the NC-60 and that was my station until 1965. MEMORIES!! Now it is K-3's forever. 73 de Milt, N5IA -Original Message- From: Phil Hystad Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 8:30 PM To: d...@nk7z.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3 And, better than my HQ-170AC and Eico 720 circa '60s. On Apr 13, 2014, at 7:50 PM, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote: I know it must be better than the old HQ-110, and Eico 720! :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-04-13 at 18:44 -0700, Phil Wheeler wrote: David, my K3 is very new (#8004) and it's the best rig I've owned in 60 years at this hobby (of course, those in the early years weren't even close -- first was a converted WWII Arc-V pair, heavily converted). You will love it, I predict. 73, Phil w7ox On 4/13/14, 6:33 PM, David Cole wrote: That is what I wanted to hear, I bought teh K3 because of the filters... I am glad to see someone saying something positive them! THANK YOU! __ 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 d...@nk7z.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 phys...@mac.com __ 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...@zia-connection.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4569 / Virus Database: 3882/7340 - Release Date: 04/13/14 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4569 / Virus Database: 3882/7340 - Release Date: 04/13/14 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3
Actually, I am in the slow process of rebuilding an Eico 720 right now. I am doing from scratch with all new parts except for the transformers, switches and inductors. I am even putting new tube sockets in the chassis and also new terminal strips. I am still in the process of collecting everything before I start. I have two Eico 720s from which I am starting. I think one of them was a factory built unit because a number of parts like tube sockets and the modulator socket on the rear as well as the VFO switch on the back were mounted with rivets rather than pan head screws and nuts. It is a slow background project though. But, I do have some 40-meter crystals all ready for when it is finished. 73, phil, K7PEH On Apr 13, 2014, at 9:26 PM, Milt -- N5IA n...@zia-connection.com wrote: Boy, you guys were in HIGH cotton with those great receivers I built my Eico 720 in 1960 but all I could afford for a RX was a National NC-60. I later added a home brew Q-multiplier to the NC-60 and that was my station until 1965. MEMORIES!! Now it is K-3's forever. 73 de Milt, N5IA -Original Message- From: Phil Hystad Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 8:30 PM To: d...@nk7z.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3 And, better than my HQ-170AC and Eico 720 circa '60s. On Apr 13, 2014, at 7:50 PM, David Cole d...@nk7z.net wrote: I know it must be better than the old HQ-110, and Eico 720! :) -- Thanks and 73's, For equipment, and software setups and reviews see: www.nk7z.net for MixW support see; http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info for Dopplergram information see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info for MM-SSTV see: http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info On Sun, 2014-04-13 at 18:44 -0700, Phil Wheeler wrote: David, my K3 is very new (#8004) and it's the best rig I've owned in 60 years at this hobby (of course, those in the early years weren't even close -- first was a converted WWII Arc-V pair, heavily converted). You will love it, I predict. 73, Phil w7ox On 4/13/14, 6:33 PM, David Cole wrote: That is what I wanted to hear, I bought teh K3 because of the filters... I am glad to see someone saying something positive them! THANK YOU! __ 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 d...@nk7z.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 phys...@mac.com __ 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...@zia-connection.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4569 / Virus Database: 3882/7340 - Release Date: 04/13/14 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4569 / Virus Database: 3882/7340 - Release Date: 04/13/14 __ 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
