[Elecraft] Some Year End Thoughts about Elecraft and Innovative Radio Manufactures of the Past

[Monty Shultes]

While large organizations can be productive, really new ideas tend to come from one person's motivation and insight.  Elecraft is the product of two such people, each with their expertise.  I hope that one-two punch provides enough satisfaction for them to continue.  From the 4 K2s built to my current K3 and KX1, the satisfaction of ownership has been outstanding.  KX3 order is on the list.  Anyone need a 706 MKII?

Monty K2DLJ

On Dec 30, 2011, at 8:56 PM, Bill wrote:

> I just finished reading an article about some companies that
> may not or will not be around for 2012.  For example, SEARS has been in business for 125 years but they are
> closing hundreds of stores. 
> Because of the current economy, the list of failing
> businesses in this country is long and growing longer each day.
> This got me thinking of some of the innovative radio
> manufactures and equipment of the past.  The
> Central Electronics  100V was one of the
> first no-tune transmitters. Pretty cool for the 1950’s.  The Collins S Line and KWM-380 were pricey but
> nice.  How about the Signal One Milspec
> 1030.  I believe Signal One was a company
> that was about the same size as Elecraft.
> Some of the companies such as Collins are still in business making
> Avionics but sadly they no longer make Amateur Radio equipment.
> How lucky we are to be able to jump on the web and order some
> of the latest technology rigs from Elecraft such as the KX3. I believe that Elecraft
> rigs are high in performance but still very reasonable in price when compared
> to the competition. Good job guys!
> It takes more than innovative thinking and engineering expertise
> to run a business in the state of California.  There are expensive business licenses and permits, costly insurance, environmental
> restrictions, high business taxes, and the list goes on.  We even get “Cap and Trade” starting in 2012.  Even though small businesses provide
> many of the jobs in this state the climate is almost hostile towards them having
> any kind of success.  I try to keep these
> things in mind before bugging Wayne about the KX3 manual. 
> That reminds me….  When
> can I order that new display board for the P3  J
> Thanks to everyone at Elecraft and Happy New Year to all.
> 73,
> Bill – K6WLM 
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