Embedded comments. I'm a contester & weak signal VHF exclusively. YMMV Sent from my mobile device
> On Sep 3, 2018, at 1:08 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX <[email protected]> wrote: > > Don't shortchange yourself by looking at only 1 or 2 parameters. > > Here's the list. Some items can be upgraded in a K3 to make it almost to the > level of a K3S. > > > ** Ultra low-noise synthesizer for exceptional strong-signal receive > performance and transmit signal purity (KSYN3A) Agree, have the upgrade. > > ** USB port–integrates remote control and line-level audio, eliminating the > need for a PC sound card and audio cables Don't care, no performance improvement. > > ** Second preamp for 12-6 m weak signal work (on included KXV3B module) Have outboard preamp. No performance improvement from what I have, yes? If I wanted to improve on this I'd get a better outboard preamp or use something mast mounted for 6m. However, already running fairly short 1-1/4 Heliax so minimal improvement doesn't justify the complexity. > > ** Multiple attenuators, providing steps of -5/-10/-15 dB You got me here. Stock single setting attenuator seems fine, but maybe I'd love having 3 steps on HF? > > ** Enhanced look and feel, with new LCD bezel, soft-touch VFO knob Function over form for me! Decidedly don't care!! > > ** Lower-Loss ATU option with true bypass relay (KAT3A) The only time I've used internal ATU is at Field Day. Running LP I use KAT500 since it has my antennas memorized. Plus another outboard tuner for legal limit. Am I missing anything? > > ** Redesigned AF output circuitry for outstanding speaker audio As noted only use the speaker for beeps (JT, RTTY, ..). > > ** Accurate, high-speed CW transmit even in SPLIT mode I thought this came with the new synthesizer? Am I missing something here? High speed CW for me is low 30s ;) > > ** Coverage of the 630-meter band (~470 kHz), and lower1 I'm more a VHF guy than VLF, hi. Isn't this available with new synth? Are there any 630m contests? 73 Josh > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
