[Elecraft] Elecraft Centric

[Phil Wheeler]

Gary,

Although I only use Elecraft gear at this point -- 
and have been in that situation since my first K2 
build increment in 1999 -- I'm always interested 
in what else is out there, and don't regard this 
reflector as "Holy Ground".

Nor have I seen any messages I would regard as 
saying "how wonderful" any other (non-Elecraft) 
rig is.

But, in the end, such judgments regarding 
acceptable content and topics are made by Eric.

73, Phil W7OX

On 5/2/16 9:29 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
> Folks,
>
> Till now I've kept my thoughts to myself regarding some of the
> lengthy threads here, discussing other radios/Competition for
> Elecraft products. I personally find these threads irritating and
> here is why:
>
> This is the only place on the internet where I can find answers to my
> questions about the K3 and K3s I own and I don't like seeing it used
> as a platform for discussing the pros & Cons of non Elecraft radios.
>
> I can't imagine going to an Icom forum and discussing at length my
> and other's opinions about Elecraft or any other manufacturer. The
> only reason I would dream of going to any brand specific forum is to
> hear information on that manufacturer's radios.
>
> Before I joined this forum close to 10 years ago, I was on the TenTec
> reflector, reading daily as I wanted to buy one of the newer radios
> with better hearing than my Corsair II. At that time I was
> considering the Orion line. I had been disappointed with how that
> company at the time, was not handling some of the long term
> complaints I was reading on their reflector about a lack of updates
> and issues with end of life parts being soon unobtanium. With that
> being a real concern to me, I looked to threads on the eHam forums
> and read about Elecraft in the discussions and found this reflector.
>
> I used this Elecraft forum as a learning tool before buying my first
> K3 and appreciated the dedication of the members and then to my
> pleasant surprise to find the owners of the company were frequent,
> often daily contributors to the threads. It took me awhile to realize
> I wasn't interested in a K1 or K2 but the K3 was going to fit my
> needs and it was made in America and I wasn't going to buy from
> overseas if what I want was made here. That an option to buy a kit
> was included made it a lock for me to buy the K3 kit with most all of
> the options available.
>
> But my point being what I said that above; I turned to this forum to
> hear about Elecraft products and issues, not to read lengthy
> discussions about competitors products. I still consider that is the
> purpose of this forum and I am bemused why people tout other
> equipment here, it's just bad form. I would consider myself being
> rude and a jerk if I went to the Icom forum and started threads about
> how wonderful my Elecraft XYZ was.
>
> Just my 2 cents.
>
> 73 to all,
>
> Gary
> KA1J
> K3s #10622
> K3  #2382