[Elecraft] K rig's longevity?

[Bert Craig]

> I for one plan on keeping my K2, and at some point getting a K3.  I am 46 
> years old, and expect these rigs to last me a considerable amount of time.

I very much agree. I use my K1 for mobile operating and will likely never 
discard it. (Barring catastrophic failure, of course.) It matters not how 
old it becomes, just that it works and works well.

I will likely take the K3 plunge at some point in time, however, I'll never 
discard my K2. How many of you had a piece of Collins gear when you were... 
ahem, "younger?" To those who subsequently dicarded theirs: If you "knew 
then what you know now," would you still have parted with that piece Collins 
gear? Like Collins or Heathkit, Elecraft gear become instant classic vintage 
and I, for one, do not want to ever regret letting any of my Elecraft gear 
go. My $0.02.

As always, take care es...

Vy 73 de Bert
WA2SI