I have a fully provisioned K3 with some of the K3s upgrades. I have the P3 with transmit sensor and SVGA additions. A few years ago I had it serviced and everything is working nicely. By now I am comfortable with operation and I have figured out how to tune things up for maximum performance. I even have a Rose Kopp K3 bag embroidered with my call sign.
The biggest criticism I have heard of the K3 has to do with the quality of the audio. The K3 rig is a bit shrill and harsh compared to some other rigs I have heard. I have a nice pair of Sounds Sweet speakers (alas no longer made) that solves that issue for me. I have looked at the K4 materials on line and I understand the multiple advances this rig will offer. If I went for it I would go for the full HD version. I want the maximum possible advantage in a contest situation. But to spend 5 grand plus I would need to see some improvement in performance to justify the substantial additional expense. That includes receiver performance as well as advances in DSP and noise reductio I am going to hold off on ordering until I see some test reports and evaluations. I will probably order next year after the kit option becomes available. ______________________________________________________________ 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]
