[Elecraft] Key Down Amps

[Rick Prather]

Olli,

SInce I was making a tongue in cheek comment I didn't expect the thread to take on a life of it's own.  But, by now I should know better.

However, I remember very nearly those exact same thoughts :   ("And it would *not* make sense for Elecraft to get into those markets, too. Already saturated, low margins, etc. ")  used many times by the pundits when the iPhone talk started. 

Forget it, it was a bad attempt to point to something I found a bit humorous.

Rick
K6LE


On 2/25/2012, at 12:13 , Oliver Dröse <droese at necg.de> wrote:

> 
> I am sure Dave meant the monitor/display itself, Eric. ;-))
> 
> @all:
> And it would *not* make sense for Elecraft to get into those markets, too. 
> Already saturated, low margins, etc. A small company like Elecraft should 
> always stick to what they do best (aka core business) ... in this case it's 
> wonderful amateur radio equipment. ;-))
> 
> Vy 73, Olli - DH8BQA
> http://www.dh8bqa.de/
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft" <eric at elecraft.com>
> To: "David Gilbert" <xdavid at cis-broadband.com>
> Cc: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2012 4:27 AM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Key Down Amps
> 
> 
>> ??  That's exactly what the P3SVGA provides :-)
>> 
>> Eric
>> 
>> www.elecraft.com
>> _..._
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Feb 24, 2012, at 6:36 PM, David Gilbert <xdavid at cis-broadband.com> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> I'm surprised we haven't seen requests asking Elecraft to make a monitor
>>> as a companion for the P3, or an Elecraft  keyboard for digital modes.
>>> Some people either simply value form over function and damn the cost, or
>>> they have no comprehension of the effect of economy of scale on price
>>> versus performance..
>>> 
>>> Dave  AB7E
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On 2/24/2012 7:00 PM, William Levy wrote:
>>>> All Alpha amps ever made are key down amps. I can attest to that truth
>>>> since 1978.
>>>> 
>>>> I have a Henry 3KX that is and has been since 1986.
>>>> 
>>>> I can't speak for the others. There really is no need for Elecraft to 
>>>> build
>>>> a key down amp.
>>>> They would only be redeveloping the wheel. That is foolish if you are
>>>> building cutting edge transceivers that have best in class receivers.
>>>> 
>>>> I own my K3 because they built the best receiver. I don't expect them to 
>>>> be
>>>> my big amp company.
>>>> I am delighted that they built a small amp that knocked the 30L-1 out 
>>>> after
>>>> 50 years.
>>>> 
>>>> If you want to buy a great radio you buy the best receiver first. It's
>>>> wonderful that the transmitters come along with them these days.
>>>> 
>>>> Everything else comes later. Mix and match folks. These guys can't be
>>>> everything to every dreamer out there.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 73, Bill N2WL
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