I'd go with K3's although the TS 590 isn't bad. The power spikes on 590
will probably cause problems with you amp, depending on what amp your using.
I don't agree with Charles, with every radio there is a possibility to hit
a button which causes it to behave differently. I have used K3's
during field day style operations with operators who weren't familiar with
Elecraft transcievers and it didn't cause any problems.
The last couple of years many DXpeditions have used K3's.
On a tighter budget, you could consider the TS 480.
73, Maarten PD2R
Op vrijdag 29 november 2013 schreef Charles Harpole (hs0zcw@gmail.com):
> Winner TS-590 S
> 1. Sit down and use it, no unusual knob turns, low learning time.
> 2. Standard operation on these factors, simple.
> 3 and 3. Small and cheap.
>
> K3, can not sit down and use immediately, each radio has multiple
> programming and, one mistaken push in the middle of contest and THAT radio
> is DIFFERENT.
> Yaesu, all too big above FT 450d which is just not for this application.
> ICOM 7600, too quirky to learn quickly; 7100 too weird and is this a
> contest radio?
> Ten Tec Eagle... who knows? and ORION too big.
>
> So, easy answer. Good Luck, 73, Charly
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 29, 2013 at 8:03 PM, PA5MW, Mark <pa5mw@home.nl <javascript:;>>
> wrote:
>
> > Looking for the ideal HF rig for a one-time 6 band field-day MM setup.
> > Run+mult stations, so about 12 HF rigs in total.
> > All 160-10m stations using the same rig. All with external filtering. All
> > with additional PA.
> >
> > Requirements:
> >
> > 1) Simple to use interface
> > No learning curve, anyone can learn operating this rig at contest level
> > within an hour.
> > Any required fine adjustments, make that *problems*, in the field for
> the
> > whole MM setup needs to be easy.
> >
> > 2) No quirks.
> > No unsolvable issues like leading spike at PTT. No horrible high phase
> > noise.
> >
> > 3) Small & lightweighted, can withstand some rough handling during travel
> > Must fit in suitcase.
> >
> > 3) Price level must be very low.
> > Any additional tips for buying and selling the rigs after the FD contest?
> >
> >
> > Your answer, based on you own or club experience (no textbook/performance
> > lists wars) will be much appreciated !
> >
> > 73 Mark, PA5MW
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