[Elecraft] Re:"What else can I design for you...."

[WQ8Q]

I guess here's the point I'm trying to make about the K2/100 . . . when the
K2 was a portable, low power consumption QRP radio, then it was fine for
what it was (and still is).   When Elecraft elected to make a 100 watt
option this opened up the Elecraft doors to, let's say, a different ham
market who was not interested in small/portable/low power consumption rigs.
Now that the door has been opened, some of us in that category would like to
see a larger, more stylish, full of lights/knobs/buttons radio that would
feel comfortable to operate and look good in a dedicated ham shack.  It
doesn't have to look like the latest CD player, but be something a little
more substantial looking on the operating desk.

I'ts funny, but on the TenTec website, the same argument goes on: "I don't
want my radio to look like my stereo system"  and  some of the YaeComWood
folks think the TenTec radios (Omni V & VI vintage) remind them of tractors.

I'm not knocking the K2 for what it is - but now there is some evolving
going on, and while the original K2 can remain the same for those QRP
afficianados . . . it seems to me that as Elecraft's opening the door to a
wider customer base, then maybe some changes or additions need to be made.

The best thing I see about Elecraft is the word "options" as one can build
the radios with as many or as few options as one desires or can afford.

73 de Rick, WQ8Q