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02-20-2020, 10:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,085
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elecraft HAM K3S TRANSCEIVER
did any of you get this ham radio yet
it so, do you like it?
https://elecraft.com/products/k3s-transceiver
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02-20-2020, 11:01 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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I’d suggest checking reviews and testing in QST magazine. I’m a Yaesu and Icom products dude personally.
Rich, KE4GNK
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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02-20-2020, 11:51 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1980 24' Caravelle
vallejo
, California
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 285
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i have used their qrp stuff; really good but $$$. i still use my ft 897 in my trailer and fieldday. will you use it at home(stick and brick) or your trailer? kurt
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02-21-2020, 08:26 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2021 27' Globetrotter
Currently Looking...
Sumterville
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2020
Posts: 104
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I have several friends that love it. I have their QRP KX2 and two of their amps and love them. I also have a deposit in place for the K4 coming this spring.
That said, I am also quite happy with my IC-7300 which is substantially less expensive than the K3S.
You might check Rob Sherwood’s radio test results. Google Sherwood Engineering.
Elecraft service support is outstanding.
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02-21-2020, 08:42 AM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,085
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BTW any good suggestions for
1. Morse code real time decoder for WIN PC
as well
2. Keyboard to Morse code converter so that i can type and it output a suitable output that i can use it to connect to a keyer input.
someone through away my 30 year old iambic paddle and keyer. i was VERY UNHAPPY
I have used heathkit, Collins, Yeasu and ICOM.
i like the ICOM gear the best
Walter VE3HIU
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02-22-2020, 11:20 AM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,085
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here is a utube on how to use FLDIGI to Decode CW Morse code from your transceiver
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02-22-2020, 11:28 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,685
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Hi
A lot depends on what you are trying to do. The G90 reviewed in this month's QST is an alternative ....
Bob
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02-22-2020, 06:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,085
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i have not read QST for 20+ years
i just to ham a subscription the HAM RADIO magazine. but they went out of business many moons ago
can you please post a copy of the article/review?
cheers & tnx
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02-23-2020, 06:42 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,685
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waninae39
i have not read QST for 20+ years
i just to ham a subscription the HAM RADIO magazine. but they went out of business many moons ago
can you please post a copy of the article/review?
cheers & tnx
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Hi
The radio is:
https://www.radioddity.com/products/...hf-transceiver
Review is the "March 2020" entry on this page:
http://www.arrl.org/reviews-listed-by-issue
There are a number of pretty good YouTube videos on it as well.
If you can't get to the review (QST likes you to pay $$$$), the quick summary is that it is a pretty good radio for carry it around sort of use. I'd say it's a bit heavy for a backpack, but fine to carry in your Airstream.
If you can wait for the Icom 705 to come out, that would be on my list of things to check out as well.
https://www.icomamerica.com/en/produ...5/default.aspx
If a "big radio" is what you are after, the Icom-7610 has done very well for me. I simply find anything that big a bit of an issue in the trailer. Smaller is better .... (The K3 is similar in size to the 7610). If you will be operating outdoors, there is the "rainstorm" issue. The loss of a $500 radio is a bit easier to deal with than loosing one at 5 to 10X that price ...
A somewhat easier to search listing for QST reviews is at:
http://www.arrl.org/reviews-listed-by-manufacturer#E
The original K3 review is in 2008 and the K3s is in 2016.
Bob
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02-23-2020, 09:42 AM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,085
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the ic-705 look like a nice rig. hf -> 440 all in one unit
i cant find any pricing or release date
any idea
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02-23-2020, 09:44 AM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,085
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cant use the arrl site
The page you're trying to view is for members only.
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02-23-2020, 06:58 PM
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Liquid Cooled
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
near Indy
, Indiana
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 741
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waninae39
the ic-705 look like a nice rig. hf -> 440 all in one unit
i cant find any pricing or release date
any idea
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I've heard 1050-1200 $ US, and a guess for release is the Dayton Hamfest in May.
These are both guesses, and are quite likely wrong.
I'm contemplating the philosophical implications of a modern HF/VHF/UHF radio without some digital mode like DStar or YSF. I don't have an answer. I have several answers, just not _an_ answer :-)
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02-24-2020, 12:09 PM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,685
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waninae39
cant use the arrl site
The page you're trying to view is for members only.
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Hi
As far as I know that's the only way to get at the reviews. They don't share them out to the world.
Bob
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02-24-2020, 12:13 PM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,685
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RedSHED
I've heard 1050-1200 $ US, and a guess for release is the Dayton Hamfest in May.
These are both guesses, and are quite likely wrong.
I'm contemplating the philosophical implications of a modern HF/VHF/UHF radio without some digital mode like DStar or YSF. I don't have an answer. I have several answers, just not _an_ answer :-)
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Hi
The "all in one with a battery built in" is (at least to me) a compelling argument in favor of the 705 as a "camping radio". You can check things out without a whole lot of hassle. If the bands are open / noise is low, you can go ahead and start putting up real antennas.
Various dealers will sell you a "reservation" on the 705. Just what that actually gets you is a bit unclear. In some cases one guy gets a boatload in while all the rest seem to still be waiting for a shipment to arrive.
Bob
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02-24-2020, 01:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
Pleasanton
, California
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 745
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I've had the K3/P3 since 2014 and would recommend it with no hesitation. Elecraft's support is probably the best in the industry and they're constantly improving their product. The improvements to the K3S maybe worthwhile if you're a serious DXer or contester, but probably not worth it if you're a rag chewer. You might find better value picking up a used K3. You can always upgrade the K3 to be equivalent in performance to the K3S.
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Al, K6IV
2015 30' Classic, "Chez Nu"
2014 RAM 2500 w/Cummins Diesel
ProPride Hitch, 400 W Solar
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02-26-2020, 04:57 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,085
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i placed an order for the ELECRAFT K4HD with auto tuner. no deposit is needed.
it will likely ship some time in may/2020
https://elecraft.com/products/k4hd-4...l-mar-apr-2020
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02-27-2020, 08:43 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
Pleasanton
, California
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 745
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I haven't been keeping up with their latest offerings, but the K4 looks amazing. Let us know what you think of it when you get it. I'm pretty sure you're going to love it.
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Al, K6IV
2015 30' Classic, "Chez Nu"
2014 RAM 2500 w/Cummins Diesel
ProPride Hitch, 400 W Solar
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02-27-2020, 06:25 PM
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#19
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,085
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a very good long walk through the new K4
ELECRAFT K4 IN DEPTH with WA6HHQ at Waters & Stanton Ltd Portsmouth UK
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03-04-2020, 10:52 AM
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The Warthog
2019 28' Flying Cloud
Spearfish
, All over
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 77
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waninae39
the ic-705 look like a nice rig. hf -> 440 all in one unit
i cant find any pricing or release date
any idea
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Hold off on jumping on the 705. There are a few nits that will affect its use in the field, lack of ATU and the bad glare issue are two of those. The plastic case will need a little time to find out how strong it really is. If you using it on a picnic table, those three issues are pretty big.
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