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john@kk9a.com

shack project

Perhaps send the broken 756 to Icom America for repair.

But I agree with K4TO that Elecraft customer service and support is second
to none. Their email response time is quick and I feel confident that
parts for my K3S's will be available for a long time.

John KK9A

From: Charles Carlon

Very good point. I am not sure what my options would be if the 756 broke

Charlie

> On Mar 3, 2018, at 08:27, Dave Sublette <k4to.dave at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> No doubt there are good radios available. But just remember. If it
> breaks, someone has to fix it. Elecraft is the ONLY manufacturer I know of
> that will send me an email from support with hints and helpful suggestions
> BEFORE I contact them. I Went first to TenTec many years ago and then to
> Elecraft when I couldn't get any help for my other three brands of radios.
>
> 73,
>
> Dave, K4TO

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Phil Kane-2

Re: shack project

> From: Charles Carlon
> Very good point. I am not sure what my options would be if the 756 broke

and John KK9A replied:
> Perhaps send the broken 756 to Icom America for repair.
About 5 years ago I needed service on a very high end Icom
Communications Receiver that was 20+ years old. IcomAmerica didn't have
that the support available but referred me to the retired tech who did
"outside work" (their version of Don Wilhelm - no offense, Don!). At
least the problems got fixed but not as smoothly as we experience with
Elecraft tech support.

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Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402

From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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Bill Clarke

Re: shack project

OK - let me clarify: The 7300 is a fine little rig. For the price, I
doubt if it can beaten. That said, I have been very pleased with my K3
for over six years and if it was to quit tomorrow - I would pick up the
phone and order its replacement (K3S) with overnight shipping. Cannot be
without it. For example, when others complain about someone up band
bleeding over.... I do not hear them bleeding. Goes back to the quality
of the receiver in the K3.

I do not contest, DX, digital. I just appreciate armchair 160/75/40 rag
chew and nets.

Ditto on on the service, emails, advice, help, etc. It gets no better
than Elecraft. Just recognize that not everyone can afford a desk full
of Elecraft and when asked a question it is kind to be honest and
thoughtful with your answers.

Bill W2BLC K-Line

PS: please post your replies (flames) rather than sending them by email.
That way, everyone can enjoy the wit.

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Charles Carlon

Re: shack project

Did not know I could connect the KXPA 100 to the K3. Still learning the Elecraft line.
I think the KXPA 100 is first on my list. Then maybe swap the 756 for the 7300. That way I get a new radio with a panadaptor. I can then start saving for a K3s down the road.
Thanks to all for the info

Charlie
N7CAC

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> On Mar 3, 2018, at 12:00, Bill <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> OK - let me clarify: The 7300 is a fine little rig. For the price, I doubt if it can beaten. That said, I have been very pleased with my K3 for over six years and if it was to quit tomorrow - I would pick up the phone and order its replacement (K3S) with overnight shipping. Cannot be without it. For example, when others complain about someone up band bleeding over.... I do not hear them bleeding. Goes back to the quality of the receiver in the K3.
>
> I do not contest, DX, digital. I just appreciate armchair 160/75/40 rag chew and nets.
>
> Ditto on on the service, emails, advice, help, etc. It gets no better than Elecraft. Just recognize that not everyone can afford a desk full of Elecraft and when asked a question it is kind to be honest and thoughtful with your answers.
>
> Bill W2BLC K-Line
>
> PS: please post your replies (flames) rather than sending them by email. That way, everyone can enjoy the wit.
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Don Wilhelm

Re: shack project

Charlie,

Did you mean the K3 or the KX3? I assume the KX3 since you did not list
the K3 previously.

In the cable between the KX3 and the KXPA100, there is a box with an RCA
jack for Keyout to another amplifier. Just connect that to your amp's
Keyin (or PTT) jack, and the 811 amp will key. The relays in that amp
may be slow (unless you added the QSK kit), but there are menu
adjustments in the KX3 to delay the onset of RF so you do not hot-switch
in the amp.

You said you have the KX3 and PX3, so you already have a radio with a
panadapter (it is just not built in) that will outperform a 7300,
particularly in DX and contest situations where you are dealing with
many stations in a narrow portion of the band.
If you are a casual operator, the 7300 may be adequate for you, but for
DXing or contesting, your KX3 will shine, and the PX3 gives you a good
look at what is going on around you.
With the addition of the KXPA100, you have more capability than with the
7300.

BTW, Elecraft product numbers do not have any hyphens or spaces in the
model numbers, so it is "KXPA100", not "KXPA 100".

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/3/2018 5:30 PM, Charles Carlon wrote:
> Did not know I could connect the KXPA 100 to the K3. Still learning the Elecraft line.
> I think the KXPA 100 is first on my list. Then maybe swap the 756 for the 7300. That way I get a new radio with a panadaptor. I can then start saving for a K3s down the road.
> Thanks to all for the info
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