[Elecraft] Further K3 development

[Harry Yingst via Elecraft]

I've had my K3 about a year now and Unless something drastically changes I highly doubt I'd changeAt first I was surprised at it's size, but now I like that size and really don't want it larger.
I also like that it's modular (K3, P3, KPA500, KAT500, Etc.).

I think what appeals to me most is some of the thought that went into it.They kept the interface as RS-232 and Not USB (Thank goodness for that).
I also like that it's not all molded plastic, yea I like the simple less is more style.

It takes a lot to impress me and this is probably the first radio I would even consider rating a 10.
If you stop and think about it for what the K3 and accessories really cost the price is actually quite fair.(I think we get quite the band for out buck)





      From: Gary Smith <Gary at ka1j.com>
 To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net 
 Sent: Friday, February 13, 2015 1:16 PM
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Further K3 development
   
My opinion which may or may not be worth 2 cents:

The KX3 seems to satisfy many who would otherwise be buying a K3, 
maybe a K2 or K1. To me the KX3 is a fabulous & affordable QRP rig. 
However nice that tiny wonder is, I prefer the larger K3 with its 
greater choices and options which I find most helpful to my DXing & 
contesting interests. 

Considering what I do with my K3, I can't imagine what they could do 
to make a much better radio; I'm not sure what a future "K4" would 
have that I would find more appealing other than maybe another couple 
inches of width and maybe 1" of height for my 10 thumbs but till 
then, with the K3 being so modular and upgrades possible by 
replacing/exchanging boards, I'm expecting the K3 will be the 
flagship for years to come.

Every company has to address profit margins to be viable and I'd much 
rather give Elecraft more $ for component upgrades than have to sell 
my K3 to then purchase a surely more expensive, fully loaded "K4" or 
whatever it would be called. 

I love the option of keeping the K3 at the top of the game & Elecraft 
making a satisfactory profit by making that possible. Elecraft; you 
keep improving as you're doing, I'll keep upgrading.

& thanks!

73, Gary KA1J 



> Still some room to improve the K3,  so thanks Elecraft for working to 
> keep it up to date.
> 73 Merv K9FD/KH6


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