[Elecraft] K3 and whats next from Elecraft

[Scott Manthe]

Wayne and Eric have repeatedly said than any "K4-style" improvements 
will be retrofittable to the K3. Here is Wayne's response to a recent 
thread on the subject: 
http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Wait-For-The-K4-Direct-RF-Sampled-SDR-tp7571211p7571223.html

Given the fact that the "big three" bring out new radios every couple of 
years, it's understandable to wonder why there is no K4. It seems that 
Wayne and Eric's business model doesn't include soaking people for the 
price of a new model when suitable improvements can be made to an 
existing platform. To me, this is a good thing. The fact that there 
haven't been any firmware updates recently is also good thing- it means 
that the K3 is inching ever closer to being a mature product.

I don't think you'll have to worry about seeing your new K3 replaced by 
a K4 in a couple of weeks.

73,
Scott, N9AA


On 8/18/13 3:39 PM, Trevor Dunne wrote:
> Hi All
>
> I have been reading the mail here for some time while I debate the purchase of a K3 in my head. I can't help to notice the lack of subjects covering the K3 and the lack of new firmware in over 4 months.
>
>
> Would if be fair to think that development has finished on the K3 and that now all the accessories(amp,P3,ATU,ect) are in place, also the KX3 and matching amp are out there, Have the good people in Elecraft moved on to develop a new radio a K4 maybe ????
>
> Nothing worse than getting something new only for it to be replaced by a newer model a few weeks after getting it.
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>   
> Thanks
> Trevor
> EI2GLB