I just worked a guy today using a k3 on SSB. Sounded pretty good. At least
much better than some of the K2's sounded. This could very well turn out to
be a terific rig for us if the accessibility comes through. I'm watching it
with great interest. Lou
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: New Elecraft K3
> I don't know how many of you are on teh elecraft mailing list, but, I
> haven't seen any anouncement about the DVR just yet. the elecraft people
> were hoping to use the left over buffer space for accessibility for
> blind and visually impaired people.
>
>
> On 18/02/2008 1:53 AM, the old scribe known as Howard Kaufman was able
> to impart this pearl of wisdom:
> > Adjust try tuning in a cw station with it. I think you'll like it. I
> > haven't heard it on AM, because that software upgrade came out after I
> > played with it. I hear it is good, and synchronous detection is on the
> > upcoming list.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Lou Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 3:09 PM
> > Subject: Re: New Elecraft K3
> >
> >
> >> Hi Howard.
> >>
> >> This radio is being demonstrated at the next meeting of the Rochester
DX
> >> Association, so I'll get to see it up close and personal. Although
this
> >> radio is pricy, it has been a radio of interest to me since the
> >> announcement that it was being introduced. Originally, I was looking
for
> >> a
> >> modern replacement to my old Ten Tec Argonaut 509, but it might end up
> >> being my main HF rig with a full 100 watt output.
> >>
> >> I'll have to let you know what I find after the meeting.
> >>
> >> 73, de Lou K2LKK
> >>
> >>
> >> At 05:24 AM 2/16/2008 -0600, you wrote:
> >>> Just wait, if eilkraft gets it right, which I think they probably
will,
> >>> the
> >>> k3 will be worth the wait. I spent the afternoon with one just after
it
> >>> was
> >>> built. Smooth amazing intuitive and hot. The radio is software
> >>> upgradable
> >>> in it's entirity. So every month with a free download and
installation,
> >>> it
> >>> does more stuff than it did last month. Unfortunately, with all of
the
> >>> add
> >>> ons, it gets a bit pricey. I sure could get to like that radio!!!
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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> >> Louis Kim Kline
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