Re: [Elecraft] To the Icom fans ...

2018-05-19 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
I agree the K3S fills in most all of the shortcomings of the early and even later K3's. That's why I purchased a K3S. After almost 3 years now of daily usage, it is now at Elecraft for updates. I'm very satisfied with the excellent performance and the ability to customize a radio to my

Re: [Elecraft] To the Icom fans ...

2018-05-19 Thread Stefan von Baltz, DL1IAO
Hello Ken & Bob (callsign?), I’m very sorry that you and others seem to feel annoyed because of the K4 discussion. This was not my intention but I’m a bit disappointed that this quickly drifted off into a 'so why did you buy an Elecraft product' debate instead of discussing things more

Re: [Elecraft] To the Icom fans ...

2018-05-19 Thread Jim Brown
On 5/19/2018 6:43 AM, Bill wrote: My real back up rig is a brand new K3S, sitting on a shelf at the factory. I upgraded my early production K3s most of the way to K3Ss by installing the new synth boards and the new transverter board (for the preamp), and I'm a very happy camper. 73, Jim

Re: [Elecraft] To the Icom fans ...

2018-05-19 Thread Wes Stewart
Maybe for the same reason some people have both a Ferrari and a Lamborghini?  (reminds me I have to buy some Lotto tickets) Wes  N7WS  On 5/19/2018 6:28 AM, Ken G Kopp wrote: If you're so happy with Icom's performance, why did you buy an Elecraft product? 73! K0PP

Re: [Elecraft] To the Icom fans ...

2018-05-19 Thread Bill
You are right on target! I am curious about the 7300, but am unwilling to buy one, as I know it will just sit gathering dust. I know which side of my bread is buttered! My real back up rig is a brand new K3S, sitting on a shelf at the factory. It will be shipped overnight to me when it is

[Elecraft] To the Icom fans ...

2018-05-19 Thread Ken G Kopp
If you're so happy with Icom's performance, why did you buy an Elecraft product? 73! K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: