FT-DX 3000 or ?????
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| May 22nd 2015, 22:28 | |
WK7GTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
I recently got my Extra ticket and I'm looking to upgrade to a new rig. I'm currently using a FT-897D in the shack. It is a fine rig but I would love to have a dedicated base rig and use the FT-897D for portable and mobile ops. As far as antennas I have an Alpha Delta DX-LB PLUS, 43' vertical, and a 5 Element 6 meter LFA yagi. , I have been looking at the FT-DX 3000, Elecraft KS3 and the Flex 6300. FT-DX 3000 ~ $2200 - Good all around rig with nice filtering. - Internal ATU - lots of bells and whistles built in. USB, CW decoder etc... Elecraft KS3 ~$2900 - great reputation following and support. - Quality RX/TX - Pricey when adding options Flex 6300 ~$2500 - dual receiver channels and Panadapters - Remote operating LAN, future WAN a big plus. - Small foot print. I would love to hear what everyone thinks of these 3 or alternatives is the mid priced range ($2000-3000) Thanks in advance for any words of wisdom! |
| May 25th 2015, 19:25 | |
AI4BJTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
You're really comparing apples (Elecraft, Yaesu) and oranges (Flex). All three rigs provide very good performance, but the ergonomics involved in driving a traditional "buttons and knobs" radio vs a PC-controlled rig are entirely different. I spend 40+ hours a week sitting in front of a PC at work, so when it comes time to play radio, the last thing I want is to be spending even more time with a mouse in my hand staring at a monitor! But that's just me. This is really a matter of personal preference, and I cannot tell you what's best for you. 73, Mark AI4BJ |
| May 28th 2015, 11:20 | |
G6EZGTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
Very good question if its just for base station and you have the computing equipment based on eham reviews i would go for the flex about to make the same decision myself good luck G6EZG |
| May 28th 2015, 11:20 | |
G6EZGTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
Very good question if its just for base station and you have the computing equipment based on eham reviews i would go for the flex about to make the same decision myself good luck G6EZG |
| Jun 3rd 2015, 14:15 | |
WK7GTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
I control my ft897 with HRD on my computer now so that is not a big jump. |
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