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Re: Thanks for your comments, Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?

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tbranton

Re: Thanks for your comments, Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?

Good afternoon,

My thanks to everyone. I received a tidal wave of positive comments on the K3, many from hams like myself. It seems the radio is so versatile that it can be used in a simple application or in a most complex manner. It truly could be the "forever" radio as it constantly evolves while giving the user the ability to explore new avenues. Perhaps my interest now is in SSB and casual conversation. That may change and the rig could grow with me.

Again, my thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and ideas. I am going to look for a good used rig but I don't think I will find many sellers on this message board.

Hope to join you soon.

Kindest regards,

Tom Branton
Ex WD5DFE

On 4/4/2013 8:54 AM, Tom Branton wrote:

> Good morning everyone,
>
> I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues discussed here involve fairly technical electronics issues that are somewhat beyond my level of understanding. I am a pretty good CPA but not an electronics person at all.
>
> My question, can a casual SSB operator mostly interested in talking with ham friends find happiness with the K3? Will I be in over my head with the technology side of the radio?
>
> I know an answer will not involve electrons but I bet there are some pretty wise hams onboard that can provide some insite to my question.
>
> Thanks so much and 73's
>
> Tom
>
> P.S. I am returning to ham radio after a 25 year absence, (ex WD5DFE) thus the long lapse in my electronics knowledge. I used to be pretty good with tube technology!
>
> T.
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Phil Hystad-3

Re: Thanks for your comments, Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?

Tom,

There are sellers of K3s on this message board from time to time. I am always curious as to why they are selling since I would never sell. I think some own two K3s and maybe selling the spare one.

But, from what I have seen these sellers sell fast. I don't ever remember the selling of any rig lasting more than a day. Not just the K3 but K2s, K1s, KX1s show up every now and then.

73, phil, K7PEH

On Apr 4, 2013, at 12:03 PM, Tom Branton <[hidden email]> wrote:

>
> Good afternoon,
>
> My thanks to everyone. I received a tidal wave of positive comments on the K3, many from hams like myself. It seems the radio is so versatile that it can be used in a simple application or in a most complex manner. It truly could be the "forever" radio as it constantly evolves while giving the user the ability to explore new avenues. Perhaps my interest now is in SSB and casual conversation. That may change and the rig could grow with me.
>
> Again, my thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and ideas. I am going to look for a good used rig but I don't think I will find many sellers on this message board.
>
> Hope to join you soon.
>
> Kindest regards,
>
> Tom Branton
> Ex WD5DFE
>
> On 4/4/2013 8:54 AM, Tom Branton wrote:
>> Good morning everyone,
>>
>> I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues discussed here involve fairly technical electronics issues that are somewhat beyond my level of understanding. I am a pretty good CPA but not an electronics person at all.
>>
>> My question, can a casual SSB operator mostly interested in talking with ham friends find happiness with the K3? Will I be in over my head with the technology side of the radio?
>>
>> I know an answer will not involve electrons but I bet there are some pretty wise hams onboard that can provide some insite to my question.
>>
>> Thanks so much and 73's
>>
>> Tom
>>
>> P.S. I am returning to ham radio after a 25 year absence, (ex WD5DFE) thus the long lapse in my electronics knowledge. I used to be pretty good with tube technology!
>>
>> T.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________________
>> ______________________________________________________________
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donhall161

Re: Thanks for your comments, Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?

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Tom,

Don't give up looking for a used rig. It took me a while but I found one
with at least 80% of the features I wanted and I am a DXer of 65 years
experience so the wants were extensive!

For basic operating, you should be able to find one used. However, getting
one from Elecraft directly is a sure bet and you can, as others have said,
start pretty basic and add on easily.

You won't be disappointed with the K3.

73 Don K5AQ

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