Re: K3: Thinking return to K3.

Posted by Dick Williams-2 on
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Speaking of the new FT-5000;  one will have to admit that when technology
improves, the FT-5000 will make a much better "boat anchor" than the K3.
But today, one really great feature of the K3 is that I don't need a "block
and tackle" to move it into position in the shack.
Dick  K8ZTT

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K2QI wrote:
>
> Just playing Devil's Advocate here, but don't forget about Yaesu's new
> FT-5000 as well.  That's something in my opinion worth investigating once
> it
> hits dealer shelves.
>

I believe those who buy the FT-5000 because of its Sub RX will be
disappointed...as I was with Orion's.  The FT-5000 design is basically an
Orion clone and will suffer the same Sub RX problems:

1.  True diversity will not be possible due to slightly different
frequencies between Main and Sub.
2.  Strong-signal handling of the Sub will be very poor.

Time will tell but that's my prediction as an ex-Orion owner for 4 years.

73,  Bill

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