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

Sun May 12 17:04:02 2002

Hey, Wayne...

Re...
> 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.

Right on!!  Thank you!!

Ed, W5EJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne Burdick" <[email protected]>
To: "Lee Hopper" <[email protected]>
Cc: "Elecraft" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 8:53 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Life after the amp, Dayton revelations, SMD & the
whole thing...

> 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
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