Re: [Elecraft] Which rig to buy...consider this
There was a interesting discussion on one of the Ten-Tec lists a few months ago, when the Eagle was the new kid on the block. The question was, whether to buy an Eagle, K3 or a TS-590S. One person even did an A/B/C comparison of the three. I was at this crossroads at the time. The TS-590S came off the table for consideration right away. Not that I didn't think it was a worthy competitor. I wanted to buy American and both Ten-Tec and Elecraft have excellent support. I bought the Eagle and am having fun with it. In retrospect, though, I have to give credit to Elecraft for their modular design, which dates back to the K2. Start with a very basic kit and add on options as desired at a later date. Having just sold the condo, I have money burning a hole in my pocket. Although I have a K1, K2 and a KX3 on order, I'm tempted to buy a K3. Back in September I bought the Flex-1500 and haven't had adequate time to enjoy it, due to illness and the eventual death of a close family member. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 4/3/2012 11:39 AM, Bob K6UJ wrote: > Hi Dave, > > If you could have only one of those radios you mentioned which one would it > be ? > > Bob > K6UJ > > > > On Apr 3, 2012, at 11:21 AM, David Perrin wrote: > >> Hi- >> which rig to buy for a new operator, well after 52 years of experience, if I >> were to begin again, and had the money for a new rig I would definately buy >> American, and having tried the Flex 1500 and Flex 3000 and have a K2 and K3 >> and Orion Ii and have tried a TenTec Eagle. That is where my hard earned >> dollars would go. Simple to use, complete with tuner, computer connectivity, >> and enough power to get out even if the first few antennas you build aren't >> quite perfect.. my 2 cents. >> 73 de Dave, K1OPQ >> __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Which rig to buy...consider this
Get the K3. Get it with the options that fit your budget. I'm now at 87 confirms on LOTW toward DXCC CW with a K3 @5W into wire antennas in a HOA area. Most of that just this year as I got really going during ARRL CW DX. My point is it's a great rig and you can start out with what you can afford now and work your way up while having more than the legal limit of fun. You won't outgrow it. Very easy to add options when you want. Have fun Jim ab3cv __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Which rig to buy...consider this
K3 no question. Best rig I have ever used. Mike W0MU W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 4/3/2012 12:39 PM, Bob K6UJ wrote: > Hi Dave, > > If you could have only one of those radios you mentioned which one would it > be ? > > Bob > K6UJ > > > > On Apr 3, 2012, at 11:21 AM, David Perrin wrote: > >> Hi- >> which rig to buy for a new operator, well after 52 years of experience, if I >> were to begin again, and had the money for a new rig I would definately buy >> American, and having tried the Flex 1500 and Flex 3000 and have a K2 and K3 >> and Orion Ii and have tried a TenTec Eagle. That is where my hard earned >> dollars would go. Simple to use, complete with tuner, computer connectivity, >> and enough power to get out even if the first few antennas you build aren't >> quite perfect.. my 2 cents. >> 73 de Dave, K1OPQ >> __ >> 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 > __ > 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Which rig to buy...consider this
Hi Dave, If you could have only one of those radios you mentioned which one would it be ? Bob K6UJ On Apr 3, 2012, at 11:21 AM, David Perrin wrote: > Hi- > which rig to buy for a new operator, well after 52 years of experience, if I > were to begin again, and had the money for a new rig I would definately buy > American, and having tried the Flex 1500 and Flex 3000 and have a K2 and K3 > and Orion Ii and have tried a TenTec Eagle. That is where my hard earned > dollars would go. Simple to use, complete with tuner, computer connectivity, > and enough power to get out even if the first few antennas you build aren't > quite perfect.. my 2 cents. > 73 de Dave, K1OPQ > __ > 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 __ 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
[Elecraft] Which rig to buy...consider this
Hi- which rig to buy for a new operator, well after 52 years of experience, if I were to begin again, and had the money for a new rig I would definately buy American, and having tried the Flex 1500 and Flex 3000 and have a K2 and K3 and Orion Ii and have tried a TenTec Eagle. That is where my hard earned dollars would go. Simple to use, complete with tuner, computer connectivity, and enough power to get out even if the first few antennas you build aren't quite perfect.. my 2 cents. 73 de Dave, K1OPQ __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Which Rig to Buy
How about a K1 on 160 and 80 and a KX1 for 40, 30 and 20? You could always pack another KFL1-2 for 17 and 15 if you wanted. Lots of bands, great rigs and it'll all fit in one small case. My K1 is set up for 80 and 40 now as I hardly ever have room for a 160 antenna but it's about the same. I Take the K2 when I have an easy trip, but the small rigs all have padded Pelican cases and they go everywhere! Both great rigs and the KX1 gives you SWL capability. Build both! 73, Lonnie NY2LJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Which Rig to Buy
Brent wrote: >which one? K1 or KX1??? I think the 15 meter capability of the K1 alone would make such a decision easy for me. All this weekend 15 meters has been active and crowded, with many DX stations operating even as high as 21.150 MHz. It's my favorite band when it's open, as open it can be even this far down in the current solar cycle. I feel sorry for those whose QRP rig can't function on 15 meters. 73, Mike / KK5F ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Which Rig to Buy
It's that time of year again. Time for another kit to build. I want a backup for my K2 and a portable rig to take outside, on vacation trips, on day trips to the mountains, ect. I am at the same dilemma as last timewhich one? K1 or KX1??? I have built two KX1's sense building the last K1, so maybe a K1or could it be a K2. WOW!! Elecraft your putting me into mental overload!!! Brent ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
