[Elecraft] Musings on a K4

[Wayne Burdick]

If there's ever a K4, it'll be a game-changer, or we won't bother.

As of right now we're very happy with the K3, thank you :)

73,
Wayne
N6KR


On Jul 25, 2011, at 7:08 PM, Nate Bargmann wrote:

> * On 2011 25 Jul 20:36 -0500, David Dietrich wrote:
>> I know that many would want to see a "do everything" K4.  However,  
>> something like that could price it beyond the reach of most. Also,  
>> keeping a rig strictly HF keeps things simple and does not  
>> compromise performance.
>
> I'm now of the opposite opinion.  Should there ever be a K4 I would  
> hope
> for a 2m/70cm rig with the ability to choose modules of 222 MHz, 1.2
> GHz, etc. with comparable specs to the K3 and full duplex capable for
> satellite work.  Elecraft has HF through 6m covered (yes, I'm aware of
> the 2m module which is a "bridge" between the Hfer who wants VHF
> capability in the K3 and the hard core denizen of the upper spectrum  
> who
> would go for the K4), IMO, especially with the KX3 entering the  
> pipeline
> soon.  It's time for a superb rig for the upper part of the spectrum.
>
> 73, de Nate >>
>
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