Dear OMs and YLs,
I think Bob says it well. How can you compare a fine radio like the
7300 with a loaded K3. They are not the same yet the 7300 will probably
work most of the DX that the K3 will for less money. A Cadillac is no
more functional than a Chevy. They both go from A to B. Okay, I would
prefer a Porsche but it does the same thing but in a more stylish and
exciting manner. Your pocketbook decides.
A good few hams have both Flex and Elecraft radios - we are fortunate
to see these newer USA companies providing such good products. For now I
am an Elecraft man and suspect this will be the case till the pine box but
different strokes for different folks. A TS930 will still do a good job
on HF CW. Let us not seriously compare an entry level radio with the K3
and at the same time do not let the previous KX3 and K3 Sherwood ratings
lead one to believe that the KX3 is a better radio than the K3. One needs
to consider the whole package and yes Elecraft provides the magic of
allowing access to the principle design engineers. I sure do like this
company.
73 Doug EI2CN
-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob
Sent: 26 April 2016 18:34
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated
I think Chris has hit it on the head. Looking at a high-performance direct
sampling rig vs. a high-performance superhet with digital features is
looking at "definitely different animals". Exactly the same sort of
problem that comes from a question that begins "if you could have only
one...".
I love my K3, but own a Flex 1500 as well (dipped my toe in to test the
water). I could happily live with only the K3. However, I haven't jumped
into the different world of the Flex 6700. I suspect if I did, I wouldn't
want to part with either of them. They are different tools -- each excels
in certain situations.
The key thing that strikes me as a real advantage of Elecraft is how well
an old K3 performs when upgraded. You can't do that to a Flex
1500/3000/5000. Elecraft is the only company that consistently looks after
their customer base by providing continuous improvements.
73, Bob, WB4SON
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