[Elecraft] K3: User responsibility

[Jim Cox]

Very well put.  Jim K4JAF

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL" <dougzzz at gmail.com>
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 9:30 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3: User responsibility


> K3'ers:
> 
> When you purchased the K3, you bought into the SDR concept.  For me,
> this meant a self-acknowledgment that I would, of necessity, become an
> addict of sorts....watching the Elecraft Reflector (including reading
> all of the posts), as well as attempting to stay upright while riding
> the wave of new releases and other "finds."  IMO, there is some degree
> of owner responsibility if you want to keep your radio "up to date."
> 
> Elecraft does provide some hints.
> 
> You can always just randomly stop by the UPDATE page and check.
> http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm
> 
> You can set up your K3 Utility to check automatically (every six hours!)
> 
> You can visit the Application Notes page:
> http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm
> 
> You can visit the Operating Tips page:
> http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_operating_tips.htm
> 
> Beyond what is provided by Elecraft, you can filter the reflector for
> only memos from Eric, Wayne, Lyle, etc.
> 
> Or...you can simply be happy with "your version" and never check again
> (as is the case with nearly all non-USA radios out there).
> 
> For me, buying into the K3 also implied a personal commitment to
> staying "connected."
> 
> de Doug KR2Q
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