[Elecraft] Interesting Conversation about FT-5000 vs K3

[Bert Craig]

Hi David, (& others?)

My apologies for not making the distinction that we really ALL need to 
support our respective infrastructures. The selfish part of me thanks you 
for supporting the company I feel represents the very zenith of amateur 
radio transceiver manufacturing and support. (And, of course, helping them 
to survive during these tough economic times.)

How are things wrt transceiver manufacturers across the pond? Is Philips an 
actual domestic manufacturer or are they like our Uniden? Great products but 
not truly domestic.

In any event, I meant no offense to the non-USA members of the Elecraft 
family (Isn't that what we really what we are?) and I offer my sincerest 
apologies if any was taken.

Wishing you all a warm, happy and healthy holiday season and beyond. As 
always, take care es...

Vy 73 de Bert
WA2SI

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Cutter" <d.cutter at ntlworld.com>
To: "Bert Craig" <wa2si at arrl.net>; "Elecraft Reflector" 
<elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 11:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Interesting Conversation about FT-5000 vs K3


> Bert, I'm happy to spend my hard-earned $ on a foreign company, ie off our 
> shores, like many others around the world who are not American.
>
> David
> G3UNA
>
>
> I also like the fact that my dollars went to folks who
>> live, work and spend their earnings right here in the USA. I felt that 
>> way
>> before the economic crisis when I purchased my K1 & K2 and feel it is
>> especially critical now that we do all we can to support our own
>> infrastructure.
>>
>> Vy 73 de Bert
>> WA2SI
>>