Re: [Elecraft] To K3 or not to K3?

2013-06-02 Thread AD6XY
Bearing in mind the cost of a K3, it might be a good idea to buy a cheap modern second hand Icom / Kenwood / Yaesu first and see how you get on with them. Meanwhile saving up for a K3. Then if the cheap rig does not suit and you decide to get the K3 you will truly appreciate the improvement. Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] To K3 or not to K3?

2013-05-31 Thread Robert G Strickland
Dave... The K3 is at the top of the lists of world class radios for a reason: it's a very, very good radio, in any configuration. You won't be disappointed you buy one. Elsewhere, someone suggested to buy the basic rig, experiment, and then add those options that you need, want and/or find i

[Elecraft] To K3 or not to K3?

2013-05-31 Thread David Getzy
Hi Folks, New to the list and I've really learned an incredible amount of useful info from reading previous discussions. I currently use the KX3 as my qrp rig (what a blast!)), but am looking to upgrade the shack after 30 years of old/used equipment (still works, but want to explore some of th