[Elecraft] RE: K3 is really a computer radio

[Tom]

On Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:05:31 -0400, you wrote:

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>Ralph Parker wrote:
>>> Oh, for band stacking registers and band buttons.
>>>     
>>
>> My advice:
>> Buy a different radio.
>> Elecraft can't please EVERYONE!
>>
>> VE7XF
>>
>>
>>   
>Hey All,
>    Just my two cents worth.
>
>I have been monitoring the threads here and am surprised by all the 
>whining about 'please add this' and 'why won't it do that' posts! I 
>found a little secret to successful operation of the K3.
>
>    While all this complaining has been going on, I have been piling up 
>the contacts (and QSL cards)! I have number 1264 delivered and built in 
>July with ver. 2.15. I have not wasted my time fooling around with this 
>or that brand cable interface or this new upgrade that cripples 
>something else or any of this computer garbage! I tried something 
>different, I plugged my radio in and sat down and operated the thing! 
>Version 2.15 may not have the very latest little tweak, but none of the 
>DX stations I have worked have noticed or complained to me! 
>
>My advise to 
>all, Stop trying to get the latest and greatest of everything and JUST 
>OPERATE what you have! You bought the best radio out there, quit trying 
>to 'fix it till it's broke'.

As we used to say years ago when I was a diesel mechanic, "If it works, don't
FWI!


> 73 and good DX!
>
>In His service,
>Jim Cundiff KB3GFC
>K3 # 1264
[snip]

Tom, N5GE

K3 #806 with all options except DVR.
Proud owner and user of XV144 and XV432