[Elecraft] [K3] CE Marking, Update Software

[Julian G4ILO]

I agree. I made the point, several months ago, that kit versions at
least should not have the transmit capabilities restricted to the
bands permitted in the destination country. There is nothing to stop
anyone constructing a transmitter that can transmit on any frequency,
therefore it is illogical to restrict a kit simply because the design
has the capability to do so.

Such restrictions interfere with the ability of operators who wish to
take their radios abroad to operate in countries where different
limits apply. They also restrict the ability to use radios to generate
low levels of RF on other frequencies for test purposes, e.g. as a
stable signal generator.

Of course, where countries impose import restrictions on built
equipment that require such restrictions there is nothing that can be
done about it. But why enforce limitations where they are not
required? Back when I was first licensed, analogue VFOs were not able
to be strictly confined within the licensed band, and operators were
expected to use a crystal calibrator to ensure that they stayed within
the band limits. It seems like another area where the "nanny state"
has gone too far.

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Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392  K3 s/n: ???
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On 10/12/07, David Pratt <david at g4dmp.co.uk> wrote:
>
> One of my concerns, Julian, is the possible delays caused by Elecraft
> customising each K3 for its destination country.