Michael,

First, it's not as accessible as the Kenwoods as there is no voice chip. 
However, I've used it quite successfully since last may as most of the 
functions you'll use day-to-day are available from the front panel.  An 
elecraft program called K3 voice gives access to s meter readings, frequency 
and several other settings.  What we're attempting to gain now is access to 
the menus.

One of the best things about the K3 is that it's modular and you can get as 
much or as little as you want and add later.  My unit is not fully loaded 
but has 3 filters, 6 khz, 2.7 khz and 400 hz.  I also have the antenna tuner 
which is phenominal. it will match antennas with an swr of up to ten to one. 
It cost me under 3,000 u.s.  More than a Kenwood 590, I guess but it is 
indeed high end and Elecraft improves it with firmware updates all the time.

Hope this helps.  Lou
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2011 6:51 PM
Subject: K-3Accessibility


> Hi all:=20
>
> How accessible is the Elecraft K-3?=20
> Dreaming of a hi end HF rig should I win the Lotto! LOL=20
> I think a fully loaded K-3 runs around the price of the TT-588 Omni VII. =
> Not cheap.=20
> Would probably be around 45K plus Canadian.=20
>
> 73:=20
>
> Michael De VO1RYN=20