[Elecraft] OT: Radio reviews

[Rick Shindley]

Most hams have a bond with their radios much like car enthusiasts have with
their cars. I used to repair sports a cars and know well the psychology of
those "bonds".  You dare not insult the owner for his choices.  You learn
quickly to squelch you idealism when dealing with the public.  
 
With the internet prevalent in our lives it is all too easy to spread
opinions.  Strangers will try to intimidate you into agreeing with them.
One can only assume that it is their need for affirmation that drives them
to do this. You can see this phenomenon at work when a ham proudly announces
they have decided to buy a K3 (or two!) when they post their decision on the
Reflector. Woohoo!  All of us K3 owners are vindicated!  It makes me happy
to read those posts.  I like the Elecraft company and the way they do
business.  I enjoy their products.  It REALLY doesn't matter much what
someone else thinks on a practical level, but I would like them to agree
with me for touchy-feely reasons. I don't want to be contested.
 
It makes me worry a little when I read a negative post about a K3. Good or
bad, their opinions matter as much as mine and they are not worth the energy
it takes to make those tiny black dots appear on your screen.  Well, woohoo
for the K3 anyway!  
 
Now back to work.
 
Rick
KC0OV
K3 knob twiddler