RE: [Elecraft] Why a K3?
I would say for better performance in every mode, the K3 does AM, FM, 160 and 6 meters, RTTY is built in, AM sync detector, a better display, more knobs. With the K2, I think ssb was really an afterthought, as was dsp, and they are not as user friendly in the K2 as is likely to be the case with the K3. I think the K2 is best as a CW qrp rig with the auto antenna tuner built in. Its very good in that config. As a full feature radio for the shack, the K2 lacks a few features maybe, and its small. I want the K3 mostly for the AM part, as that is what I operate mostly, and I plan on using the transmitter as a driver (RF carrier) for the big homebrew rigs, and the receiver. I am sure I will check out rtty copy with it, and might love to do some CW if I ever get my speed up some. Who knows, I might even do some ssb with it if I hear anything interesting on that mode. It also might be great as a mobile rig in the car, there are lots of guys running AM mobile on 80 and 40 meters, and 10 meters when its open. The noise reduction stuff in the K3 should be great for that, as will the auto antenna tuner. I plan on getting another K2 and building it in the future, when I get the funds, as it is a very slick package as a CW qrp rig that you build. For the serious contester or DX hound, the K3 has many features and the performance those guys need and love. Brett N2DTS ___ 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] Why a K3?
You are welcome to join the forum at zerobeat.net/smf and have this discussion there. I'm sure it would make interesting reading for many others thinking over the same question. -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf On 10/23/07, KU4YP <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have recently finished my K2 and was wanting to hear from the K3 three > owners, prospective and actual, of how they like the rig. > > Please reply OFF LIST and direct to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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] Why a K3?
Go to http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6673 for K3 reviews. de Joe, aa4nn -Original Message- >From: KU4YP <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >I have recently finished my K2 and was wanting to hear from the K3 three > owners, prospective and actual, of how they like the rig. ___ 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] Why a K3?
Hello all, I have recently finished my K2 and was wanting to hear from the K3 three owners, prospective and actual, of how they like the rig. is the K3 just a less portable version of the K2 or is there a significant performance increase (using the K2 I am having a hard time understanding how that could be, however..) I am a "one rig" kinda operator and want to hear the replies before I start selling off equipment to get K3 cash. Please reply OFF LIST and direct to [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am not wanting to start a heated debate nor do I want to bog down the list with "The K3 is better and this is why.." type of posts. Thanks, and look forward to hearing from you. And, if you "don't agree with the question," please, pass me by. 73 de KU4YP Michael Prevatt 73 de KU4YP Michael Prevatt Ft. Meade, Florida PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com ___ 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
