[UK-CONTEST] Views on current tranceivers

[David G3YYD]

Simon

I have to say  the K3 is the best radio I have ever used. Much much 
better than the FT1000MP I used before. As well as being an excellent 
performer, it is small and light so excellent for taking places or if 
you have a small shack.

If you do go for a K3. You need the 2nd RX. You may or may not need the 
auto ATU that depends on what you do with it. You will need extra 
roofing filters which ones depends on the modes you work. If you are not 
a 10w only man will need the 100 watt PA option. You will of course need 
a 13.8V power supply.

Putting it all together is easy as it is a screw driver job. So as long 
as you can operate a screw driver and understand the excellent 
instructions best way to go. If that is difficult then order it 
assembled same thing just costs more.

Any questions email me direct rather than fill the reflector.

David G3YYD

On 29/06/2010 19:56, Simon Jude wrote:
> Hi All,
> I'm currently considering replacing my current radio which has served
> me well, but which has a number of limitations. In particular it
> doesn't have a second VFO which would be good for pileups and it can
> get swamped during SSB contests.
>
> I was wondering whether anybody has any experience of the following
> radios and their pros and cons:
>
> Elecraft K3 - evidently an excellent radio - which options do people
> recommend?
> Icom 7600 - pricey - also, what is dual watch like in practice?
> Yaesu FT2000 - dual VFOs, but I've heard mixed comments about this radio
>
> I'd also be very interested to hear from any K3 owners regarding the
> costs associated with delivery/VAT etc.
>
> My main operating modes CW and data contesting and DXing.
>
> Any info would be much appreciated.
>
> 73
>
> Simon G7SOZ
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