[Elecraft] KX3 Approx Cost/User Downloads/Dev

[Wayne Burdick]

John Westmoreland wrote:

> What is the ballpark cost for the KX3?

Our target is still $799 for the basic 160-6 meter/10 watt/all-mode  
KX3 kit, less options. Slightly higher when factory assembled. Prices  
were based on cost of parts in May, and everything is going up  
industry-wide, so it's possible prices may change by the time we start  
shipping.

> Will users be able to download their own code to the KX3?

Probably not. As with our other products, we carefully control all  
aspects of MCU and DSP firmware performance, based our very fast real- 
time operating system. Making the firmware open-source would create  
numerous customer support and design challenges.

On the other hand, the KX3 will support the entire K3 remote-control  
command set, so all existing and future PC/Mac/Linux K3 applications  
will work with the KX3. Plenty of room for creativity in that domain.  
I'm picturing control via smart phones, netbooks, and iPads. The KX3's  
I/Q analog outputs could be used for panadapter apps, etc.

73,
Wayne
N6KR