Mack,

I would love to stop by the shack and check it out in operation but we won't be back out in that area for a few more weeks yet (god it is great to be counting in weeks now).  So far I have watched every video on YouTube and looked though the website thoroughly as my research on the rig and have been impressed to the fullest with what I have seen -- with the filters and everything else takes a $1500~ rig and makes it sound like a $5000 from what I have seen. Main reason I am looking at one is I have a FT-897D that I am using for the station right now and would like something that I can use for S&P mode (while using the FT897 as my 'CQ' rig) and I think being able to 'see' the spectrum would make a world of difference as I am a visual type person anyways.

Have you by chance used the radio with RTTY yet? I am drawn towards the TTY/PSK contest and am curious how effective it has been with that task for you if you have.

Thanks in advance,

Jeremy

N4JIK formerly KD4LCR/7J6CEM

Fort Sill, OK

Triple Play Award #327

From: Mack [mailto:mccormick_mack@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 22:50
To: 'Jeremy - KD4LCR'; 'secc'
Subject: RE: [SECC] Flex 3000???

Jeremy,

 I use the Flex 5000A in every contest and it works FB for my operating style. I and other members of SECC used my Flex 3000 during Field Day last year and it too yielded our highest score to date. May I suggest that you pay a visit to my shack and I give you a demo of the Flex. Then you can make your own decision to see if it fits your needs.

73,

Mack de WB4MAK

From: secc-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:secc-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jeremy - KD4LCR
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 22:49
To: 'secc'
Subject: [SECC] Flex 3000???

Anyone ever owned a Flex 3000 and used it for contesting purposes? I am just curious how it faired for you, thinking of maybe getting one and adding it to the shack. Looking forward to some input from the group..

Jeremy

N4JIK formerly KD4LCR/7J6CEM

Fort Sill, OK

Triple Play Award #327