[Elecraft] Wayne on KNBx

[Thom R LaCosta]

On Tue, 19 Jul 2005, EricJ wrote:

> I have no problem with that. I'd probably buy it myself fully assembled to
> contend with my S5-S8 afternoon noise level. My last sentence quoted below
> actually says that.

Sorry if I mis-read it.

>
> BUT, if Elecraft starts offering more and more pressembled kits, don't they
> begin to fundamentally change what Elecraft means to hams? And would they
> lose the "niche advantage" they enjoy right now? That is, do they just
> become an American version of Yaesu/Kenwood/Icom/whatever packaging Made in
> China circuit boards in gee-whiz cases? I don't know the answer to that.

Interesting problem....that's why I suggested that some enterprizing person(s) 
offer pre-built/kit noise blankers.

I suppose the real purists wouldn't buy a mike or paddle from ELecraft since
they are either third party or pre-assembled.

Gee....your noise level is only S8....that's pretty quiet(g).

73,Thom-k3hrn
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