I think the comparison of the K3S to the IC-7610 is just slightly unfair on strictly a cost comparison. First, I will say that I own both radios, so I'm not "drinking the Kool-Aid" for either one. I like them both and use them equally. The IC-7610 can be had now, even without the $200 "Dayton Discount" for about $3.2k A similarly equipped K3S even in kit form is well over $5k, including the P3/VGA required to make the proper comparison, but NOT counting any extra filters you may want.
Please note, I am NOT arguing on the basis of ultimate performance, but simply cash outlay for similarly equipped radios. And yeah I know a TS-520 sounds great and will do all a casual op will need and, can be had for less than the "Dayton Discount" itself. I like the operating logistics of the Icom over the K3S, but the Elecraft works better AND has more features even though some are buried in multiple menus which is also a requirement due to the lack of panel space. Elecraft does the best to wring out multiple functions from one control....punch, hold to 1 sec, hold for 3 sec while standing on one foot etc..... Icom's touch screen really IS easy to like, even though I thought I'd hate it. Being a ¾Centurion, these are probably the last radios I'll buy anyway, so WTH..... "Live long and prosper" as the saying goes. 73, Charlie k3ICH -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of N4OI - Ken Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2018 7:23 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S Comparison table finalized (link attached) Nice document. But it would be interesting to augment the P3 section with a feature comparison to the Icom. IMHO, the P3/SVGA a a natural component of the K3S - not just an add-on option. Thanks! N4OI -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.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 pin...@erols.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
