[Elecraft] Musings on a K4

[Sam Morgan]

satisfying the unsatisfiable
seems like a pretty thankless job sometimes doesn't it?


GB & 73
K5OAI
Sam Morgan

On 7/25/2011 9:34 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> 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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