Need information

[Richard W Hemingway]

Hi All,

I am new to this list.  I do not at present have a K3, although I did build a kit several years ago.  Shortly after I built it I had to sell it. I did not use CW at that time.

I acquired an Icom 7600 which I still have. I have become addicted to CW lately.  If  you go to my QRZ page  you will see t he antenna that I have to use here at the retirement center where we live. I  have been using mostly PSK until lately and I can reach into Canada and down into Mexico (a far cry from the 50 foot tower I sued to have).  But it wlrks and keeps me interested.

My question is:  Is there anyone that used to  have a 7600 and now has a K3? How do they compare? I am having a problem with reception of CW.  It could be the antenna, but I am noticing  when I try to use reverse beacons that I don't get any hits.  I am TX  at about 50 watts.  Any ideas?

Thanks in advance. The more that I read about the K3 the better I like it.  

Dick, N5XRD
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[Andy Faber]

Dick,
  I've had a K3 for over 5 years, and a 7600 for a few months (but before
that a 756 Pro2 for years).  What specific questions do you have?  They
should be very similar in CW reception, though the K3 would have an edge in
very crowded (e.g., contest) conditions.
  Let me know if there is more that you need.
  73, andy ae6y

-----Original Message-----
From: Richard W Hemingway
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 11:59 AM
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Subject: [Elecraft] Need information

Hi All,

I am new to this list.  I do not at present have a K3, although I did build
a kit several years ago.  Shortly after I built it I had to sell it. I did
not use CW at that time.

I acquired an Icom 7600 which I still have. I have become addicted to CW
lately.  If  you go to my QRZ page  you will see t he antenna that I have to
use here at the retirement center where we live. I  have been using mostly
PSK until lately and I can reach into Canada and down into Mexico (a far cry
from the 50 foot tower I sued to have).  But it wlrks and keeps me
interested.

My question is:  Is there anyone that used to  have a 7600 and now has a K3?
How do they compare? I am having a problem with reception of CW.  It could
be the antenna, but I am noticing  when I try to use reverse beacons that I
don't get any hits.  I am TX  at about 50 watts.  Any ideas?

Thanks in advance. The more that I read about the K3 the better I like it.

Dick, N5XRD
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[Brian - K1NW]

Dick,

I am almost certain the problem is that your antenna is not outside. You should see if they will let you hang it from the eaves outside your room - like a bird feeder. I copied this from the EHam.net reviews page:

"If you are experiencing difficulty, visit IsotronUserGroup on Yahoo Groups or email me at [e-mail]. I am in no way afilliated with Isotron. I just appreciate good ham gear that works."

This same reviewer recounted his father using an Isotron antenna in his retirement community. Perhaps the Yahoo group he set up can help you.

Since it is likely your antenna, getting a different radio would not make any (much?) difference.

I'm rooting for you!

[EricJ-2]

In the automotive world we used to say, "There's no substitute for cubic
inches."

I think in the radio world, "There is no substitute for a good antenna."

I frequently compare signals between my K2, K1, KX1, various SWLs,
various RockMites and homebrew QRP rigs on a TH7DXX at 60'. Maybe 75% of
the time I can hear them well enough to work them on all of those
receivers (though QRM/QRN is obviously easier to handle with the K2).
Almost never is a signal readable on the K2, but not on the K1. It can
be more pleasant listening to the K2 w/DSP, but I could still work the
station on either rig.

The K3 has a lot of features that will make operating much more
pleasurable, but I doubt it will increase your ability to make every day
QSOs. Search for the best antenna you can erect given your
circumstances. The return will be higher for a relatively small outlay
in cash.

Eric
KE6US

On 4/4/2013 2:44 AM, Brian - K1NW wrote:

> Dick,
>
> I am almost certain the problem is that your antenna is not outside. You
> should see if they will let you hang it from the eaves outside your room -
> like a bird feeder. I copied this from the EHam.net reviews page:
>
> "If you are experiencing difficulty, visit IsotronUserGroup on Yahoo Groups
> or email me at [hidden email]. I am in no way afilliated with Isotron. I
> just appreciate good ham gear that works."
>
> This same reviewer recounted his father using an Isotron antenna in his
> retirement community. Perhaps the Yahoo group he set up can help you.
>
> Since it is likely your antenna, getting a different radio would not make
> any (much?) difference.
>
> I'm rooting for you!
>
>
>
> -----
> Brian,  op K1NW
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