New KX3 Owners
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Hi All,
I'm getting a really big kick out of all the excitement from those lucky enough to already have a KX3 in hand. It's like a bunch of kids in a candy store! Can't blame you! I know how you feel, since all my other Elecraft rigs have pretty low serial numbers, except for "back-up" K2, which is a much later model. Even though I'm fairly high up on the KX3 order time line, it looks like my KX3 is going to have a pretty high serial number. That's O.K. though, providing you early owners are diligent enough to report any early production glitches! I'm not sure there will be that many, but be diligent nevertheless! I'm kind of curious as to how many KX3 owners are also first time Elecraft owners. Seems like, based on some of the conversation, it's a fairly high number. I don't know exactly what to attribute that to, but I suspect more than a little of it is due to the success of the K3. Seems like a lot of folks are viewing the KX3 as a "poor man's" K3, and perhaps rightfully so. The unique versatility of the KX3 has also drawn a lot of attention from those who previously thought rigs like the FT-817 and IC-703 best suited their preferences. It isn't going to take them long to realize they got a whole bunch more than just a "new and improved" portable radio! I honestly think this radio is going to mark the beginning of a whole new way of thinking about size versus capability. There are already rumors about a KX3 look-alike from China. Ten-Tec has a new QRP radio in the works, and a small amp as well. I've even worked someone with a prototype. Isn't it interesting how many manufacturers are following the lead from Elecraft! Look what happened with the "down conversion" architecture. Ten-Tec may have actually initiated it with the Orion, but Elecraft really went a lot further in trying to perfect it, and made it truly successful--mainly because they support their radios better! I don't minimize the fact that some other manufacturers are rolling out some very nice products, but I know I'm having a bunch more fun just watching the Elecraft line progress. This is where most of the real innovation seems to be occurring. Stated differently, other manufacturers seem to be in a mode of mainly "upscaling" their products--adding features to make their next model somewhat more attractive. Elecraft, on the other hand, seems more innovative. I think I know why that is, at least to some extent. The designer/engineers and "Yaecomwood" sit around and think about how to add "fins, or a bigger engine, like Chrysler--maybe throw in a new twist or two, like a bandscope, and more button versatility. That's good! However, Elecraft folks think about "how can we make the radio perform better--even at the top of the scale! That's what led to down conversion, incorporating powerful versatility and upgradeability through firmware enhancement, enhanced DSP capability, etc. It's not about adding more buttons, but instead, adding more technology. That may sound like an overstatement, but I defend it by pointing to the fact that other manufacturers are seemingly adopting the Elecraft approach in many instances--but after the fact! The other big innovation is in SDR stuff, and the comparison is most intriguing. The KX3 is a perfect example of this. It's a total departure from where a lot of folks thought Elecraft was going. There was all this talk about a K4! Surprise! Elecraft looks for niche's in the market, and then fills a perceived void with avengeance. The KPA500 is another example of that. There are a plethora of 1 KW+ amps out there--and darned good ones--but few in the 500-700 watt range. For many, that's more than enough extra oomph, and technically, it covers the best part of the cost/benefit curve. Plus, it opened up new opportunities like offering the KAT500 as a matching accessory. I just think the whole thing is fascinating! Clearly not everyone will agree, not even with my premise, but I think it has merit. Dave W7AQK ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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I am one of the 'new' elecraft owners of the KX3 #0033 to be exact. I am also a newbie to the hobby.
What drew me in, was the idea that the rug is perfect for the beginner, yet has all the bell and whistles that one would expect for an HF for the well 'seasoned' ham ;-) Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -----Original Message----- From: "Dyarnes" <[hidden email]> Sender: [hidden email] Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 00:01:11 To: <[hidden email]> Subject: [Elecraft] New KX3 Owners Hi All, I'm getting a really big kick out of all the excitement from those lucky enough to already have a KX3 in hand. It's like a bunch of kids in a candy store! Can't blame you! I know how you feel, since all my other Elecraft rigs have pretty low serial numbers, except for "back-up" K2, which is a much later model. Even though I'm fairly high up on the KX3 order time line, it looks like my KX3 is going to have a pretty high serial number. That's O.K. though, providing you early owners are diligent enough to report any early production glitches! I'm not sure there will be that many, but be diligent nevertheless! I'm kind of curious as to how many KX3 owners are also first time Elecraft owners. Seems like, based on some of the conversation, it's a fairly high number. I don't know exactly what to attribute that to, but I suspect more than a little of it is due to the success of the K3. Seems like a lot of folks are viewing the KX3 as a "poor man's" K3, and perhaps rightfully so. The unique versatility of the KX3 has also drawn a lot of attention from those who previously thought rigs like the FT-817 and IC-703 best suited their preferences. It isn't going to take them long to realize they got a whole bunch more than just a "new and improved" portable radio! I honestly think this radio is going to mark the beginning of a whole new way of thinking about size versus capability. There are already rumors about a KX3 look-alike from China. Ten-Tec has a new QRP radio in the works, and a small amp as well. I've even worked someone with a prototype. Isn't it interesting how many manufacturers are following the lead from Elecraft! Look what happened with the "down conversion" architecture. Ten-Tec may have actually initiated it with the Orion, but Elecraft really went a lot further in trying to perfect it, and made it truly successful--mainly because they support their radios better! I don't minimize the fact that some other manufacturers are rolling out some very nice products, but I know I'm having a bunch more fun just watching the Elecraft line progress. This is where most of the real innovation seems to be occurring. Stated differently, other manufacturers seem to be in a mode of mainly "upscaling" their products--adding features to make their next model somewhat more attractive. Elecraft, on the other hand, seems more innovative. I think I know why that is, at least to some extent. The designer/engineers and "Yaecomwood" sit around and think about how to add "fins, or a bigger engine, like Chrysler--maybe throw in a new twist or two, like a bandscope, and more button versatility. That's good! However, Elecraft folks think about "how can we make the radio perform better--even at the top of the scale! That's what led to down conversion, incorporating powerful versatility and upgradeability through firmware enhancement, enhanced DSP capability, etc. It's not about adding more buttons, but instead, adding more technology. That may sound like an overstatement, but I defend it by pointing to the fact that other manufacturers are seemingly adopting the Elecraft approach in many instances--but after the fact! The other big innovation is in SDR stuff, and the comparison is most intriguing. The KX3 is a perfect example of this. It's a total departure from where a lot of folks thought Elecraft was going. There was all this talk about a K4! Surprise! Elecraft looks for niche's in the market, and then fills a perceived void with avengeance. The KPA500 is another example of that. There are a plethora of 1 KW+ amps out there--and darned good ones--but few in the 500-700 watt range. For many, that's more than enough extra oomph, and technically, it covers the best part of the cost/benefit curve. Plus, it opened up new opportunities like offering the KAT500 as a matching accessory. I just think the whole thing is fascinating! Clearly not everyone will agree, not even with my premise, but I think it has merit. Dave W7AQK ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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'...the rug is perfect for the beginner..." LOL!
Did Elecraft sell you a flying carpet? Didn' t know that was one of the many features! Obviously, there's a typo and it's supposed to be "rig" not "rug," but I couldn't resist. Enjoy! Art - N4PJ On Tue, May 1, 2012 at 7:52 AM, <[hidden email]> wrote: > I am one of the 'new' elecraft owners of the KX3 #0033 to be exact. I am > also a newbie to the hobby. > > What drew me in, was the idea that the rug is perfect for the beginner, > yet has all the bell and whistles that one would expect for an HF for the > well 'seasoned' ham ;-) > > > Robert > > a 'kosher' ham > Sent from my BlackBerry device > > -----Original Message----- > From: "Dyarnes" <[hidden email]> > Sender: [hidden email] > Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 00:01:11 > To: <[hidden email]> > Subject: [Elecraft] New KX3 Owners > > Hi All, > > I'm getting a really big kick out of all the excitement from those lucky > enough to already have a KX3 in hand. It's like a bunch of kids in a candy > store! Can't blame you! I know how you feel, since all my other Elecraft > rigs have pretty low serial numbers, except for "back-up" K2, which is a > much later model. Even though I'm fairly high up on the KX3 order time > line, it looks like my KX3 is going to have a pretty high serial number. > That's O.K. though, providing you early owners are diligent enough to > report > any early production glitches! I'm not sure there will be that many, but > be > diligent nevertheless! > > I'm kind of curious as to how many KX3 owners are also first time Elecraft > owners. Seems like, based on some of the conversation, it's a fairly high > number. I don't know exactly what to attribute that to, but I suspect more > than a little of it is due to the success of the K3. Seems like a lot of > folks are viewing the KX3 as a "poor man's" K3, and perhaps rightfully so. > The unique versatility of the KX3 has also drawn a lot of attention from > those who previously thought rigs like the FT-817 and IC-703 best suited > their preferences. It isn't going to take them long to realize they got a > whole bunch more than just a "new and improved" portable radio! I honestly > think this radio is going to mark the beginning of a whole new way of > thinking about size versus capability. > > There are already rumors about a KX3 look-alike from China. Ten-Tec has a > new QRP radio in the works, and a small amp as well. I've even worked > someone with a prototype. Isn't it interesting how many manufacturers are > following the lead from Elecraft! Look what happened with the "down > conversion" architecture. Ten-Tec may have actually initiated it with the > Orion, but Elecraft really went a lot further in trying to perfect it, and > made it truly successful--mainly because they support their radios better! > > I don't minimize the fact that some other manufacturers are rolling out > some > very nice products, but I know I'm having a bunch more fun just watching > the Elecraft line progress. This is where most of the real innovation > seems > to be occurring. Stated differently, other manufacturers seem to be in a > mode of mainly "upscaling" their products--adding features to make their > next model somewhat more attractive. Elecraft, on the other hand, seems > more innovative. I think I know why that is, at least to some extent. The > designer/engineers and "Yaecomwood" sit around and think about how to add > "fins, or a bigger engine, like Chrysler--maybe throw in a new twist or > two, > like a bandscope, and more button versatility. That's good! However, > Elecraft folks think about "how can we make the radio perform better--even > at the top of the scale! That's what led to down conversion, incorporating > powerful versatility and upgradeability through firmware enhancement, > enhanced DSP capability, etc. It's not about adding more buttons, but > instead, adding more technology. That may sound like an overstatement, but > I defend it by pointing to the fact that other manufacturers are seemingly > adopting the Elecraft approach in many instances--but after the fact! The > other big innovation is in SDR stuff, and the comparison is most > intriguing. > > The KX3 is a perfect example of this. It's a total departure from where a > lot of folks thought Elecraft was going. There was all this talk about a > K4! Surprise! Elecraft looks for niche's in the market, and then fills a > perceived void with avengeance. The KPA500 is another example of that. > There are a plethora of 1 KW+ amps out there--and darned good ones--but few > in the 500-700 watt range. For many, that's more than enough extra oomph, > and technically, it covers the best part of the cost/benefit curve. Plus, > it opened up new opportunities like offering the KAT500 as a matching > accessory. > > I just think the whole thing is fascinating! Clearly not everyone will > agree, not even with my premise, but I think it has merit. > > Dave W7AQK > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden email] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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> I'm kind of curious as to how many KX3 owners are also first time Elecraft
> owners. Seems like, based on some of the conversation, it's a fairly high > number. I don't know exactly what to attribute that to, but I suspect > more than a little of it is due to the success of the K3. Im a new Elecraft owner, at least I will be once my KX3 appears :) I cant speak for others, but the K3 isnt what drew me in. The K3 is an amazing rig, but Ive got a number of very nice HF rigs already and cant justify yet another, but the KX3 has exactly the right features I need for a specific application: portable QRP SSB. Yes, I know QRP SSB isnt as fun as CW, but I do a lot with local Boy Scouts and wanted a portable rig to take camping, toss a wire into a tree, and get on the air. A cool little rig like the KX3 will provide an excellent example of what ham radio is about. CW is fun when you know how to copy it, but its just dots and dashes to the average scout. I cant remember how many times Ive explained SOS consists of dits and dahs, NOT dots and dashes! We camp about once a month, so part of my camping gear will soon consist of a KX3, portable antenna, a gel cell and a solar panel. At last nights meeting one of the scouts said he wants to get his ticket; hopefully getting some of the guys on the air at camp in the middle of the woods will inspire a few more to look at ham radio as a fun hobby. A new ham you work in a couple months might have been fired up by making his first QSO in front of a KX3 near a camp fire. Bob K2UT ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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This is a wonderful nick name for the KX3....
The Rug... I love it. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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The rig/rug
Let's call the whole thing off Robert a 'kosher' ham Sent from my BlackBerry device -----Original Message----- From: Phil Townsend <[hidden email]> Date: Tue, 01 May 2012 10:23:01 To: Arthur Burke<[hidden email]> Cc: <[hidden email]>; <[hidden email]>; Elecraft<[hidden email]> Subject: The RUG... This is a wonderful nick name for the KX3.... The Rug... I love it. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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