[Elecraft] CQWW CW WOW!

[Smith]

Hi Wayne,

You're absolutely right about Heathkit.  I didn't mean to imply that they
didn't produce many fine kits and documentation, because they did.  I still
have some of them in my shack today.  I do think Elecraft has beaten even
their high standards.  You are all to be commended.  Now, about that 30%
market share ...

73,

Rich W1EZ


----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne Burdick" <n6kr@elecraft.com>
To: "Smith" <smithrb@attbi.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 12:15
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CQWW CW WOW!


> Hi Rich,
>
> Heath did some great design work, and wrote some great manuals. And what a
> diverse product line!
>
> In their heydey they had 30% market share in the ham radio biz. I think we
have
> maybe 1% right now. Our job is to convince more people that they *can*
build. We
> may come out with a super-simple little receiver project kit that we can
give
> away at talks, etc., to help people see that soldering isn't that
difficult!
>
> 73,
> Wayne
>
>
> Smith wrote:
> >
> > Wayne, I do tell all my friends, at least those that will still listen
to
> > me.  I guess telling the Elecraft list is a bit like preaching to the
choir,
> > but the truth must be told.
> >
> > One more truth.  I see a lot of comparisons of Elecraft to Heathkit.
But
> > the truth is, Heathkit was never this good.  You guys have delivered one
> > great radio.
> >
> > Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Rich W1EZ
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Wayne Burdick" <n6kr@elecraft.com>
> > To: "Smith" <smithrb@attbi.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 16:38
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CQWW CW WOW!
> >
> > > All we ask is that you tell your friends, Rich  ;)
> > >
> > > I'm jealous. I'm too busy designing this stuff to get on the air much!
> > >
> > > 73,
> > > Wayne
> > > N6KR
> > >
> > >
> > > Smith wrote:
> > > >
> > > >     Well, my K2/KPA100/KAT100 has now reach most-favored rig status
over
> > my 756PRO.  The CQWW CW contest was the clincher.  The 756PRO is a fine
rig,
> > but the K2/KPA100/KAT100 is a superior contest rig.  I finished up the
> > KAT100 on Saturday morning with plenty of time to dabble in the CQWW CW
> > contest.
> > > >
> > > >     What more could you ask for:
> > > >
> > > >     Awesome, bulletproof receiver (you don't need lots of bells and
> > whistles when you start off with superior receiver performance).  You
can't
> > work 'em if you can't hear 'em.  You can hear 'em with this receiver!
And
> > work 'em with the KPA100 (even with a G5RV - which is where the KAT100
comes
> > in).  By the way, the K2 is much easier on the CW ears than the 756PRO,
> > which is prone to accentuate key clicks in the narrow filter modes -- a
real
> > headache generator.
> > > >
> > > >     Instant band changes with the KAT100.  Flawless operation with
> > Writelog software.  Excellent keying with a Rigblaster Pro. ... Smooth.
> > > >
> > > >     And best of all, the QSK ... Silky Smooth.
> > > >
> > > >     As my kids would say, Sweeeet!
> > > >
> > > > Rich W1EZ
> > > >
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