[Elecraft] K3 front panel

[David F. Reed]

Ron,

you forgot a few criteria; that it would be sold for a cost we can all 
afford and make a profit for Elecraft.

Truly you are correct in seeing this as the art of aiming at a 
specification that meets a good blend of these; good compromises that we 
will want.

73 de Dave, W5SV

Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> All engineering involves compromise.
>
> The ideal rig would have every feature ever dreamed of, put out full legal
> power through its internal ATU that matches all impedances on all bands from
> 160 through microwaves, run all modes, have knobs big enough to satisfy the
> most fat-fingered among us, have large, beautiful displays the size of the
> living room wall, have transmitter and receiver technical specifications
> beyond compare, yet fit in the palm our hands and run forever on its
> internal battery supply.
>
> Starting there, the engineer begins to select the compromises needed to
> actually come up with a product. 
>
> Mr. Trump speaks of the "Art of the Deal". That's what business is about. 
>
> Rig designers speak of the "Art of the Compromise." That's what engineering
> is about. 
>
> Ron AC7AC