Quite right, Butch, the elecraft radios are not for everyone. Something like 
the Kenwood TS-590 is probably closer to an every man's radio. It's much 
more economical and it certainly is the most accessible rig out there. That 
said, if you're a CW guy, the Elecraft K3 is a dream-come-true, IMHO.
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 6:26 PM
Subject: Re: Now I have a question, if I can type correctly:


> There are those who drink of the elecraft cool aid and will swear they
> are the best thing ever made.  I have no doubt they are good radios, but
> expensive.  Add up all of your options to have what you have with the
> 2000 and it gets expensive very fast.  I have a 2000 and think it is
> agreat radio.
> 73
> Butch
> WA0VJR
> Node 3148
> Wallace, ks.
>
>
> On Thu, 30 Apr 2015, Mike wrote:
>
>> I am going to Dayton, and would like to look at the elkraft products, I
>> think the one that Jim has is the KX3, that works with the hampod, where
>> might I find this radio. I at first thought that the radios were kind of
>> expensive, but I think that they are small and they can be carryed
>> easily.  I am pondering selling my ts2000, and saving up for this radio.
>> Asking for oppinions you all have givven me lots of good advice before,
>> so let me know, please.
>> Mike
>> KD2CDU
>>
>>