RE: K3 ease of use

[Edward Dickinson, III]

Like Dale, I'd like to hear about K3 'ease of use' and perhaps the 'learning
slope.'  My current radios don't work me very hard.  


Regards,
Dick - KA5KKT/4

-----Original Message-----

Anybody have comments on how easy the K3 is to use.  I see a lot of  
dual function buttons and controls.  How about a comparison to the  
Icom Pro 3 as for ease of using the controls and operating the  
features of this radio.

I also own a Kenwood TS2000, it has a multitude of dual function  
buttons and controls.  I find it somewhat clumsy to use at times.  
Again, any comparisons?

Dale, K9VUJ

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[Simon (HB9DRV)]

I have a TS-2000 next to the K3, IMO the K3 is easier to use but the TS-2000
does offer more - 2m/70cms, satellites, memory scanning etc.

Given all that it does it's maybe cruel to berate the TS-2000. I am very
interested in UI work and find the K3's layout to be very good. The only
thing I would like is a button I can press in CW mode to toggle between
current bandwidth and 1kHz, this can probably be done by programming PF1 or
PF2, a 'tap' button such as M1 would be preferable.

I admit to only having read the manual while assembling the beast, other
than that I just wind the filter width down, set a pleasant AGC and listen.
And write code, lots and lots of code!

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

----- Original Message -----
From: "Edward Dickinson, III" <[hidden email]>


> Like Dale, I'd like to hear about K3 'ease of use' and perhaps the
> 'learning
> slope.'  My current radios don't work me very hard.

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