[Elecraft] Optimized mic ?

[Charles Harpole]

Much as I want to like the little company that could, Elecraft folks need to 
recognize that despite their existing rabidly pro customer base, they are 
now reaching another type of customer with the advanced K3.  This new 
customer will be much less forgiving than the folks of the QRP and toy rigs 
niche who are clearly predisposed to love anything Elecraft.

Me, I am a new type customer, not interested in QRP (I'm too old), back 
packing (same), and tiny rigs (same agn).  I assemble to save money, not 
much for the fun.  I like operating, not tinkering.  I purchase based on 
outstanding specs, not other marketing ploys.

Message then to Elecraft, provided free here altho a marketing consultant 
would cost plenty, is to wake up to their new added customer base and 
understand that forgiveness in
timely notices of shipment
advance manual availability
clear specs on rig (that are stated in the same terms as good ole Sherwood 
and that do not have the > or the < mark)
and clear info on the full range of products, such as the Heil K2 
mic/headphones,
can be expected to be met with only a polite patience that can be exhausted 
soon.

It is a new and exciting ...and challenging.... day for Elecraft.  They have 
entered the big leagues and clearly challenge ICOM and Yaesu (and ORION).  
Marketing info will need to measure up too.

PS... keep my order for a K3 active, please.....  73

Charles Harpole,   HS0ZCW
k4vud at hotmail.com

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