[Elecraft] RE: [QRP-L] The Big Four: YETI

[Robert McGwier]

May I be sold bold as to say that recent events (latest models)
for the K side of this equation that the E side has already
replaced them in supremacy of the quality of the gear.  The  K side
have almost gone back to being a $*## box (diagonal down to the
right for the generatrix) as we used to call them back in the days of
political incorrectness and insensitivity.  In my opinion, the tide
has completely swung back.  The quality is here in Ten-Tec, Elecraft,
and I believe that with new models, these will be joined by Flex
Radio.  All made in USA by assembly houses in the USA, designed in
the USA.  It is an interesting turn of events with so much outsourcing,
etc. in the news these days.  Now if we can just keep amateur radio
from falling off the demographic cliff . . . . 

Bob
N4HY




-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 5:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [QRP-L] The Big Four: YETI


Replace Kenwood with Elecraft?
That is good comedy. :-)

72, 00
Dan, N8IE

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gene A. Williamson" <genewill at ordata.com>
Date: Tuesday, June 29, 2004 10:38 am
Subject: [QRP-L] The Big Four: YETI

> GM OMs, YLs ...
> 
>   For decades now we's spoken of "The Big Three" ham equipment
> manufacturers, the most common epithet being YaeComWood. Times have
> changed, and with the current emphasis on receiver performance -- and
> introduction of new and better engineering -- I suggest a more proper
> reference might be "YETI" -- for Yaesu / Elecraft / Tentec / and Icom.
> 
>   Any comparison to the Abominable Snowman who roams the 
> Himalayas as
> these rigs roam the ham bands is up to you.
> 
> 73 "YW" Gene, N7YW
> 99.44% CW since 1958 (ex-K7DBV)
> K2 #3876
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