[Elecraft] New product suggestion

[David Gilbert]

I wasn't in any way suggesting that Elecraft should do such a thing.  I 
was merely trying to point out that the requests from several members of 
this list amount to not much more than that ... wrapping an Elecraft box 
and logo around already available, well-performing, and cost-effective 
commercial alternatives ... for which they would apparently be willing 
to pay premium prices.

Dave   AB7E



On 4/8/2011 6:43 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>  Dave,
>
> Selling re-branded items is a "bag of worms" in many cases.  The 
> re-brander must take full responsibility for any warranty issues, and 
> the re-brander is at the mercy of the originator for providing a 
> quality product that meets specifications.
>
> There has been enough discussion about the Elecraft USB to serial 
> adapter ( the previous Prolific adapter) that everyone should heed - 
> let's not pass that same legacy on to power supplies.  Some things are 
> outside the control of Elecraft and the subtleties of "specmanship" 
> may miss the eyes of even the most conscientious engineer.  I cling to 
> the KISS principle - let each manufacturer be responsible for his own 
> product.  The integration of other manufacturer's product (like the 
> K3) should be done first on the specifications, and secondly on 
> endorsements of other manufacturer's products..
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 4/8/2011 8:13 PM, David Gilbert wrote:
>> I totally agree.  I bet Elecraft could make a fortune simply selling
>> enclosures for existing commercially-available hardware.
>>
>> Dave   AB7E
>>
>