[Elecraft] K3 and whats next from Elecraft

[Rick Dettinger]

It took about 8 years for the K3 to "replace" the K2.  Of course, you can still get a new K2, and some due.
It took about 11 years for the KX3 to "replace" the K1.  And, K1's are still available.  And still great rigs.
I didn't include the KX1, as I think of it as a niche rig, for those who want the lightest transceiver over other considerations, for back packing, etc.
Even if the K3 is "mature", it is definitely not obsolete!
I have owned all of the kits, and have settled on the KX3, as it meets all of my needs.  Which are fairly limited.  Fixed and portable HF CW!  But, I appreciate good quality.

73,
Rick Dettinger  K7MW


 
On Aug 18, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Scott Manthe wrote:

> 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.
>> 
>>  Thanks
>> Trevor
>> EI2GLB
> 
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