tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5289091959034989657.post6127891074415519100..comments2024-03-29T00:20:35.941+00:00Comments on Novice-Friendly Radio Blog by M7MCQ: KX2 vs KX3 vs IC-705MadDogMcQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04950099046043465763noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5289091959034989657.post-25463141395903741282023-10-06T23:56:12.909+01:002023-10-06T23:56:12.909+01:00Hi Anonymous - thank you for your words of encoura...Hi Anonymous - thank you for your words of encouragement! I just bought a new CWMORSE paddle to start the journey :-)MadDogMcQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04950099046043465763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5289091959034989657.post-61189948115428153732023-10-06T17:10:10.778+01:002023-10-06T17:10:10.778+01:00I know it was a couple of years ago and now you’re...I know it was a couple of years ago and now you’re a couple of years older, but you’re not too old to learn CW. I started at about 58 and I’m now 60. Earlier this year I completed the CWops advanced 25wpm course. One of the chaps on the intermediate course was 85. The whole process has been an enjoyable and fascinating challenge opening up all sorts of opportunities for gear accumulation. I’m now 100% CW and achieved my CW DXCC in about 12 months. Three good resources are LICW, CWops and Morse Code Ninja (great youtube and podcasts). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5289091959034989657.post-42890610207085669702022-10-02T23:27:18.151+01:002022-10-02T23:27:18.151+01:00@Remi - did you keep the IC-705?@Remi - did you keep the IC-705?IrritatedWeaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15573967179235453902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5289091959034989657.post-26990290600287343132022-01-15T14:05:30.841+00:002022-01-15T14:05:30.841+00:00Thanks you Tom for the comprehensive review of the...Thanks you Tom for the comprehensive review of the 3 popular units. I am in queue to receive the KX2 but have pondered changing to the KX3. Your review has helped with my decision since I already have the IC-705. vy 73 de K1KHURemihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17932929363156889604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5289091959034989657.post-43758583860065482902021-12-19T18:09:57.948+00:002021-12-19T18:09:57.948+00:00Thank you, Tom and to you and the station manager ...Thank you, Tom and to you and the station manager Merry Christmas and stay safe. <br />Mike and Julie VE9KK https://www.blogger.com/profile/04720839744779758420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5289091959034989657.post-84016446012442275532021-12-19T16:16:10.617+00:002021-12-19T16:16:10.617+00:00Thank you Mike for your kind comments. Best wishes...Thank you Mike for your kind comments. Best wishes to you and your family. Take care and have a lovely Christmas.<br /><br />73, Tom, M7MCQ.MadDogMcQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04950099046043465763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5289091959034989657.post-89304898887484763222021-12-19T14:58:53.108+00:002021-12-19T14:58:53.108+00:00Good morning Tom, very nice run down of the three ...Good morning Tom, very nice run down of the three radios! I have only of the three owned the KX3 and as I look back I am very sorry I sold it. Never owning a 705 I fully agree with your reasoning to keep the KX2. The 705 has been a big plus for Icom, and I'm glad you enjoy it. The KX3 with the sidebar handles and the protective plastic cover made it (for me anyway) safe for transport, BUT as you made note of, it's a radio you don't want to drop on a rocky hard surface while out and about. To have it get damaged would for sure bring tears to one's eyes.<br />Again, great review of your 3 radios and enjoy the KX2 and 705. <br />73, <br />Mike <br />VE9KK <br />VE9KK https://www.blogger.com/profile/04720839744779758420noreply@blogger.com