[Elecraft] Re: Life after the amp, Dayton revelations, SMD & the whole thing...

[Wayne Burdick]

Lee Hopper wrote:

> what revelations about future kits will Elecraft disclose?

A QRO ATU is at the top of the list.


> Personally, I'd like to build something with surface mount components
> (being a veteran of the SMK-1. Thankyou, Norcal)

We may do one someday--probably something small. I feel that surface
mount is inappropriate for complex kits, which would be difficult for
many builders to assemble and troubleshoot (and then there's simply
seeing the parts--I'm over 40 now, and I'm pretty sure SMDs aren't
getting any bigger!). It would be unwise for us to put a lot of
engineering effort into a kit that few builders would ever consider
building. And if we ever require SMDs for our large kits, they'll be pre-installed.


> But even if you never put out another kit I just want to say thanks,
> Elecraft, it's been a great ride!

Don't worry, Lee, we're in it for the long term! We've tried to put
together a full line of accessories for the K1 and K2, and future
products will be on this same scale, but we'll be branching out further.
We're also proud to be the first company since Heathkit to offer a
100-watt transceiver kit.

73,
Wayne
N6KR