[Elecraft] K3- pace of development

[Randy Downs]

They have also tried to improve the Ft-2000 via firmware upgrades. I would 
say the 2000 plus K3's sold have made a difference. I have a friend that 
just sold his 746pro and is selling his Ft-950. He will order a K3. He 
wanted me to trade him mine for his 2 rigs and some cash from him... Right.
Randy
K8RDD
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don - K2PMC" <k2pmc at arrl.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 9:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3- pace of development


>
>
> Nick G3RWF wrote:
>>
>> Elecraft are brilliant in responding to customers' wishes/needs so I
>> wonder if I am alone in wanting a little time to let current developments
>> and firmware upgrades show their worth?
>>
>
> Nick,
>
> On Page 86 of the February QST Yaesu Has announced performance 
> enhancements
> for their very expensive FTDX9000.  I am sure that the DX9000 owners are
> thrilled to know they are about to receive major mods free of charge.  I
> wonder if Elecraft's rapid response with upgrades and bug fixes had 
> anything
> to do with this?  I'll bet Yaesu owners would love to have the problem you
> describe.
>
> As has been stated or implied in other responses, there's no need to
> implement any of the firmware changes if they don't affect the way you
> operate.
>
> I've had my K3 for almost a year now (SN #386) and I, for one have been
> extremely satisified with the rate and quantity of upgrades.  I had been a
> user of another well known manufacturer and was lucky to get any attention
> paid to my requests.
>
> I would also like to comment on the response from Julian, G4ILO where he
> stated..
>
>
>> I think your concerns might be allayed if Elecraft were to do what a
>> couple of developer types who I have had discussions with privately have
>> suggested, namely publish a roadmap for firmware development.
>>
>
> This is a hobby for us, and a great one, but for Eric and Wayne and all 
> the
> others, it is not only a hobby but a business.  I've been the head of a
> large corporation and the last thing I would do is provide my competition
> with a road map of where I plan to go and when I plan to get there.
>
> 73,
> Don
> K2PMC
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