[Elecraft] K3 - Ergonomics

[Scott Manthe]

On 4/3/14 12:11 PM, Ian White wrote:
> The *real* problem is that Elecraft has shown no interest in doing so. 
> The stream of improvements that once made the K3 so exciting has 
> slowed to a disappointing trickle, with too much still left undone. 
Like ergonomics, this feeling isn't universal. I'd much rather have a 
few significant improvements, rather than a steady stream of upgrades. 
Apparently some people substitute "excitement" for "frustration," which 
was my response to the constant tweaks. In fact, I held off on buying a 
K3 for years because the steady stream made the radio feel unfinished. 
However, I will say that I do appreciate it when Elecraft fixes 
something. That is what separates them from many of the other manufacturers.
> Yes to that! The K3 is my favorite radio ever... which is why I so hate
> to see it being left with so many rough edges.
> - but that isn't the point. The point is the 8000 K3s that are still
> "unfinished business".
>
>
> 73 from Ian GM3SEK
>
You could always buy an Icom or a Yaesu. :-) Even their defective 
radios, like the 756Pro series or the FT2000, are finished business. 
Their tweaks upgrades come with a new tag and more $$$$$$. (I know I'm 
preaching to the choir here...) I suspect that because Elecraft actually 
makes real improvements to the K Line, these will always be "unfinished" 
to some degree, because someone, somewhere is always going to want a 
change they don't get.

73,
Scott, N9AA