[Elecraft] K3 Complexity

[Darwin, Keith]

To me the K3 is pretty simple.  I turn it on and use it.  If I want to
change things I can but I pretty much don't.  I just turn it on and
operate.  It's like a modern HW-101 for me, just as simple as can be.

Now, as to "promised features vs. fixes", this is a tough call.  If the
features had not been promised then it would be clear to me - give me a
rig with limited features that is flawless rather than a Microsoft rig
(lots of features, many bugs).  I too want sync AM detection but if
getting it means my AGC behaves badly in a pile-up, I'll take the AGC
fix and wait on sync.  "But, wait, it was promised that we'd have sync
detection".  True, but reality has become apparent and it would not be a
good choice to add more features, even though they were promised, when
the rig's core functionality has issues.

- Keith N1AS -
- K3 711 -



-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Lyon

I'd rather see Elecraft complete the original feature list. What ever
happened to synchronous detection?  The hope of a keyboard connection? 
Or for that manner, a tightly integrated panadapter? An up-to-date,
complete owner's manual?

In my view, we've done a year of beta testing, and it is time to move
on.

John W9LHG