[Elecraft] K3S QST Article

[Kevin]

Hmm, compliance with what? The rig meets Elecraft specs and since the 
FCC doesn't regulate TX IMD there is nothing to comply with.

The problem I have is accepting the status quo by Elecraft. Just because 
everybody else is around -30dB shouldn't mean Elecraft stop trying to do 
better. Let the portable/backpacking rigs use 12V MOSFETS and switch the 
desktop model K3(s) to higher voltage finals. Yeah, yeah, I know, the 
K3(s) is supposed to be portable capable. How many people take their 
K3(s) out in the sticks...ever...save Field Day?

Just because it has a carry strap doesn't mean it's a portable rig. My 
TS-520 has a beautiful leather strap. It weighs 37 pounds. Anybody know 
where I can rent a mule?


On 10/17/2016 3:41 PM, Jim Rogers wrote:
> I have been a loyal Elecrafter for many years, and this seems to be 
> somewhat similar to the VW diesel problem.
>
> Elecraft has sold me a radio specifying it to be in compliance with 
> specifications of IMD. Now you are telling me that I must bear the 
> burden of time and expense to bring the device you specified and 
> guaranteed to be in compliance, into compliance.
>
> I built mine from a kit, so Elecraft you send me the necessary boards, 
> modules, whatever to bring my K3s into compliance and I will return to 
> you the defective boards,, modules, whatever. Then you can rework the 
> defective boards for the next exchange. I will spend the time and 
> effort of disassembly and re-assembly.
>
> Jim, W4ATK
>
> K-line, K2
>
>
>
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