[Elecraft] Don't Shoot Me for this Observation

[k4wtf@enterzone.net]

On Thu, 8 May 2003, Lee Buller wrote:

> With all the new fangled stuff introduced, the cost of a K2\100, with
> tuner, with DSP, with SSB, with 160, with the noise blanker is $1,575.

You forgot the KAT100 for $239.00. ;)


> 
> Now you start looking at the fact you can purchace some rigs today new
> for AES for less than that it makes one pause....  Such as the
> IC746PRO.
> 
> Of course you have to subtract $250 for the fun of building the rig,
> another $250 for the fun of winding toroids, another $250 for great
> customer service, another $250 for the fun of operating the rig, and
> another $250 dollars for all you learned in the process of building
> it, it doesn't seem to be a bad deal.  The rig sells for $325.  What a
> deal!
> 
> Now, do you think that the YL will follow all that great logic?
> 
> "Honey, it's a great bargain...because....." Elecraft is truely
> becoming a player in the HR equipment field. Lee - K0WASN 1056


How about this... "Honey, I know it's more expensive but, I get to build
it, great customer service, fantastic enjoyment out of operating it and it
absolutely blows the crap out of the alternatives for RX! - Please don't
make me settle for anything less than the best - If I were one to settle,
I wouldn't have waited to marry you!"

I hereby claim copyright to the above quote.  If you use it on your YL to
justify purchasing any equipment, please send $5.00 to me so I can afford
more Elecraft toys!

73 de John - K4WTF