[Elecraft] wherefore art thou, K3?

[Thom R LaCosta]

On Mon, 28 Aug 2006, Fred (FL) wrote:

> I feel, all Elecraft needs to consider - is creating
> a 2007 version of the K2, updated with 2006
> technology, 2006 microelectronics, better display,
> and a few bells and whistles to play with.


It's very interesting to hear all the second guessing of the Elecraft folks 
here....one might make the assumption that without the K3 Elecraft will dry up 
and blow away in the winds.

Another viewpoint might be that Eric and Wayne looked long and hard at the 
Amateur Radio market and produced a superior product that is well accepted, and 
if judged by price is quite a value, or if judged by quality is quite a value, 
or if judged by the ability for the owner to repair the unit is quite a value.
Other benefits such as building your own rig, having something that is 
sub-sub-sub battleship size, easily used in portable and emergency situations 
seem to appeal to many.

But what do I know, simple appliance operator that I am, and not with unlimited 
funds to purchase the latest(but not always greatest) technology with large 
knobs, multi-colored displays and bands from DC to light, including a general 
coverage receiver, TV monitor, radar detector and security system.

I'm glad that Elecraft didn't design and produce a rig that I could never 
afford!

73,Thom-k3hrn
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