[TenTec] QRP transceivers

[Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP]

I bought an 817 when they first came out.
I was impressed by the design and build quality.

I sold it two weeks later.
The receiver was crap for European bands.
Let me be more specific, it was sensitive and all, and nice on a small
antenna, but if you connected it to a big antenna and tried to use it, it
crunched.

I'm sure the KX3 and and 539 will be significantly better, but also bigger.
I expect both of these rigs to be very competitive under contest conditions,
whereas you can completely forget about trying to operate a contest with the
817.

For some applications, I'm sure the 817 is a great rig, but it just didn't
hack it for my needs.

You pays your money and you takes your choice.

Merry Christmas or Happy Holiday to everyone.

73
Rick, DJ0IP

-----Original Message-----
From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
On Behalf Of Bwana Bob
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 5:06 PM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] QRP transceivers

I'm sure that the Elecraft KX3 is their own design.  I would make three 
observations:

1. My personal preference would be for an American kit radio over a 
Chinese assembled radio. For me, building it is half the fun.

2. I am interested in seeing how the Elecraft KX3 compares to the new 
Ten Tec 539 in performance and price. Both are supposed to be "under 
$1000". (Right now my portable HF rig is a Ten Tec Scout, but I would 
eventually like to upgrade to something better).

3. The most popular QRP/portable rig still seems to be the Yaesu 
FT-817ND.  There is also the FT-897 with internal battery for those who 
need more power, though in a biggger package. It seems odd to me that no 
other manufacturer is presently attempting to compete with Yaesu in the 
"field portable" radio realm.


                                     73,

                                     Bob WB2VUF

On 12/22/2011 4:13 PM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
> Sorry to bust your bubble guys, but the new Elecraft is going to cost a
lot
> more and be a lot more.
> The biggest similarity is the looks.
> Who knows, this may be the new look of all rigs to come!
> (hope not)
>
> 73
> Rick, DJ0IP
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com]
> On Behalf Of Richards
> Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 9:49 PM
> To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] QRP transceivers
>
> Oh... this intrigues me...    it would be great fun to know the new
> Elecraft rig is based on what was originally a Chinese kit, and also can
> say TT and MFJ sell versions of it.   I think that would hurt sales of
> the new Elecraft rig substantially.
>
> --------------------------------------  JHR
> -------------------------------------------
>
>
> On 12/22/2011 8:19 AM, Ron Notarius W3WN wrote:
>
>> And FWIW, the Elecraft KX-1 has a similar look and feel. Coincidence? Or
> common design heritage?
>
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