[Elecraft] Elecraft Centric

[lstavenhagen]

I think the 7300 could intrude against the KX3 in the "base station
replacement" market, though. It's obviously an important enough market, in
fact, that Elecraft developed the KXPA100 with built-in tuner to augment the
KX3's attractiveness in that particular scenario. So I think the 7300 could
pose a significant threat if you happen to like the built-in panadapter and
touch screen etc.

An equivalent (using the term loosely of course) KX3 setup - rig + options,
KXPA100 amp + tuner, PX3 panadapter - is $3200 and climbing. So at half that
or possibly less, the 7300 could potentially become a problem for Elecraft
in that particular space.

Now, would I go with a 7300 instead, no, of course not, because I'm aware of
the superiority of Elecraft's rigs. But for those who aren't, this is
probably a market reality that I'm sure has Eric and Wayne's attention on
some level.

73,
LS
W5QD



Phil Wheeler-2 wrote
> Joe,
> 
> Crucial difference is that the KX3 system is 
> modular and the barefoot KX3 can be used very 
> effectively battery operated for SOTA, camping and 
> the like. I suspect the IC-7300 was not designed 
> for power efficiency :-)
> 
> So I see them as a very different class of rig.
> 
> 73, Phil W7OX





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