[Elecraft] K3S QST Article

[David Gilbert]

1.  W4ATK seems overly indignant about a "compliance" spec he doesn't 
even understand.

2.  And while I've been a bit chagrined about it myself in the past, 
anybody who doesn't understand that Elecraft's chosen business model is 
centered around portable gear (which includes motor home and cabin 
operations as opposed to just backpacking) hasn't been paying attention 
for the last 20 years.

Dave   AB7E



On 10/17/2016 4:47 PM, Kevin wrote:
> 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
>>