Hello Jim,

Well I am going to buy one soon.  I have a $750 offer for my Icom 706mkII-g 
and I think I may take it.  Then I'll add the rest and go for it.  Thanks 
very much. Gerry
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Kutsch, KY2D" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 6:58 AM
Subject: The Elecraft KX3; was: Amateur Contact Log Accessibility


> Gerry,
> I think the KX3 is an amazing radio. I have had mine for  a little over a
> year now and am very happy with it. It has the best receiver of any rig I
> have used. It has the advantages of a software defined radio combined with
> full front panel knobs and buttons as the user interface. So, you do not
> need to have a PC connected. It has an optional built-in antenna tuner 
> that
> works well.
>
> As for accessibility, the knobs and buttons report what has changed in CW.
> Also, the frequency can be read out on request via CW. One thing that 
> isn't
> available in CW is the options in the setup menu. But, those may have CW
> readout in a future firmware release. However, menu options can be changed
> through CAT commands from a P C with a screen reader.
>
> It's a QRP rig with max power of 12 Watts. With my minimal antenna
> situation, I, personally, want a little more power. I have the matching
> Elecraft KXPA100 linear amp on order but they haven't started shipping 
> yet.
> The amp will be fully controlled from the rig and thus, the CW readout 
> will
> be available.
>
> There are at least two other KX3 owners here on the list and I know they 
> are
> very happy too.
>
> 73, Jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Gerry Learry
> Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 8:01 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Amateur Contact Log Accessibility
>
> Hello Jim,
>
> How do you like the KX3?