[Elecraft] Just kitting

[Thor, n9ik]

Rick Shindley wrote:

> In this world of disposable cell phones, a low power hf radio kit
> would seem
> anachronistic.  But it's not.  A kit "humanizes" technology.  It's art and
> it is solely for our enjoyment. There is no need to put a price on it and
> call it an asset or a liability. That's for Elecraft to do as a business;
> not for us kit consumers.
>
> Modern technology has taken the "magic" out of RF and reduced it to an
> equation running in a DSP chip for profit. The colors of radio
> are shifting
> toward gray. We don't have to follow...
>
> I will always have excitement for a well-designed electronic kit.

Hear, Hear!

No, it wasn't designing circuits or building from scratch, but building my
first kit, my K1, was an experience that I thoroughly enjoyed, don't think
I'll soon forget, I hope to repeat many times, taught me a few lessons, and
has given me the bug too learn more so I CAN design and build my own
circuits, however simple.  This experience was also a tremendous therapy for
me, giving me a real sense of accomplishment, along with a much-needed
distraction from the world around me.

- Thor, N9IK