[Elecraft] Linear

[Erik Basilier]

Chris,

Shack simplification and cable reduction are indeed big values. But it can
lead to big boxes that are identified with a pre-conceived use case vision.
Other companies have made a good living from selling new generations of such
boxes. There will always be a market for that, with customers that can
afford it and enjoy the process. Elecraft has given us lower costs,
especiall as seen over time, by allowing some separation of boxes. This
results in more cables, but the proliferation of cables can be limited by a
network design that does more up front than allow for the next incremental
feature, in combination with some early planning for needed RF
interconnectons.

Erik

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chris
Tate - N6WM
Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 10:50 AM
To: jim at audiosystemsgroup.com
Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linear

Jim,

I would suggest testing the more mainstream 1.3 or 2kfa.  I agree that their
"clean ness" is important ( thus the observe and improve suggestion) but
what I was trying to emphasize is feature set.  They are on to something
with the solution in a box.  Cable reduction, shack simplification are way
up on the value scale.  Putting 2 inputs, and including the antenna ports
and isolation to provide listening on a band while transmitting on another
along with swr tolerance eliminates outboard bpf, tuner, wattmeter and a
second set of QRO equipment may just add the value to charge more for it
because you save in the end.  Clean tx is something all manufacturers should
strive for.

Thanks
~C.