Re: [Elecraft] why the K3 is my favorite rig

2009-01-03 Thread R. Kevin Stover
Carl Clawson wrote: And while we're on the wish-list for a follow-on rig, let's add: A contest-grade keyer. My biggest disappointment with the K3 is a built-in keyer that I can't use with contest software. (It speaks very well for the radio that this rather minor issue is my biggest one.) Thi

RE: [Elecraft] why the K3 is my favorite rig

2009-01-03 Thread Carl Clawson
And while we're on the wish-list for a follow-on rig, let's add: A contest-grade keyer. My biggest disappointment with the K3 is a built-in keyer that I can't use with contest software. (It speaks very well for the radio that this rather minor issue is my biggest one.) This left me with the alter

RE: [Elecraft] why the K3 is my favorite rig

2009-01-03 Thread Mike Short
And then wait a few years when support and parts are no longer available. Changes? Forget about it! What is the better value? Elecraft fully supports all of their products, not the latest one. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] why the K3 is my favorite rig

2009-01-03 Thread Bill W4ZV
Dick Green WC1M wrote: > > Recently, there was a post on the FOC reflector to the effect that the > FT2000 is a superior choice to the K3. Much of the criticism of the K3 > centered around the size and "heft" of the rig, as well as the cost. > In that message he referred to the K3 costing $33

RE: [Elecraft] why the K3 is my favorite rig

2009-01-02 Thread Craig D. Smith
<> ... however, I would strongly encourage a "K4" to <> include a dual voltage power supply and higher voltage PA <> transistors to improve transmit IMD (and perhaps provide <> 250 watt output AMEN Joe!!My thoughts exactly. Bigger box, same RX performance, more buttons, less menus, better ba

RE: [Elecraft] why the K3 is my favorite rig

2009-01-02 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Behalf Of Dick Green WC1M > Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 4:45 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] why the K3 is my favorite rig > > > Recently, there was a post on the FOC reflector to the effect > that the FT2000 is a superior choice to the K3. Much of the

[Elecraft] why the K3 is my favorite rig

2009-01-02 Thread DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
Well, Dick Long ago, I gave up trying to understand why some folks choose the things they choose. If you think back to the 60's or 70's, you could NEVER convince a Mustang owner that Ferrari was the way to go... or vice-versa. Some men like women who LOOK hot. Some men like women for person

Re: [Elecraft] why the K3 is my favorite rig

2009-01-02 Thread Paul Fletcher
Hi Dick, Enjoyed reading your posting. I'm not a contester (yet) and my QTH prohibits chasing DX - but I do agree with the points you make, in particular the one about the compact nature of the rig. We annually run a trip up to the Scottish islands and size really does matter. We have to get as m

[Elecraft] why the K3 is my favorite rig

2009-01-02 Thread Dick Green WC1M
Recently, there was a post on the FOC reflector to the effect that the FT2000 is a superior choice to the K3. Much of the criticism of the K3 centered around the size and "heft" of the rig, as well as the cost. Here are my thoughts on the subject: Amateur radio is a diverse hobby with a diverse