I used the FT-817 for a long time for QRP CW, RTTY and PSK using a
NUE-PSK digital modem. It was as great combination and a lot of fun. I
now have a KX2 which , obviously, is very superior to the old 817. Yet
it was a very revolutionary radio that could do an incredible number of
things. I think the KX2/3 are also very revolutionary. An awesome
receiver in a hand-holdable, lightweight package. Bicycle mobile with
the KX2 is an amazing experience.
Doug -- K0DXV
On 11/8/2017 2:45 PM, Edward R Cole wrote:
Hmm, really doesn't matter (to me) who's first in sales. 10,000
sounds like a success and probably means it was a profitable venture
(only Wayne and Eric know what the break even point was). As a
(former) small business owner, I know that is not trivial to
estimate. Even more important to achieve.
I think my order for a KX3 kit went in within the first day orders
were taken and I received SN 475.
I know the popularity of the FT-817, having owned one. Only thing it
did better was operate crossband VHF/UHF for satellite operation. I
now have an old surplus FT-736R which was designed for full crossband
duplex satellite operating (also my backup VHF/UHF FM/SSB rig).
But never cared for FT-817 small display or mediocre HF performance.
I have the atu and 2m module and added the KXPA100, which works really
nice as mobile rig. I bought it with 2m promised, thinking of using
that as IF for portable mw operating. It will get its first real
workout Aug. 18/19 (2018) at the most northern point in Michigan's UP
attempting 10-GHz across Lake Superior to MN and ON. That weekend is
the first of two for the ARRL 10-GHz Up Contest.
I like that I can switch between my K3/10 and KX3 seamlessly to use
the KXPA100 (especially on 6m-SSB) at home.
I operate VHF Contests on multiple bands so having the KX3 allows me
to monitor 6m continuously while working 2m and higher with the K3
plus transverters. I also use dedicated FM radios on 222 and 900 MHz
where there is no local SSB activity.
73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
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