[Elecraft] Latest rumors on K4

[Don Wilhelm]

Steve,

Unless the K4 is being done differently than all other Elecraft 
transceivers, the manual will only be available until after the 
completion of Field Test.
One of the purposes of Field Test is to refine the manual.

While the K4 does contain a processor, it is dedicated to the K4 and its 
functions, so don't expect anything like a PC or other general purpose 
computer.
You will be able to download firmware updates, but I don't know if a 
separate PC will be required - I expect it will, so don't throw out your 
shack computer.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/21/2019 12:26 PM, stephen shearer wrote:
> OK, January is fine as it's only 10+ days away...  AND yes, Jan 31st is 
> only 5+ weeks.
> (Joe, I bet as a kid you had no problem waiting for your gifts at 
> Christmas or other big holidays...)
> what I am waiting for is the manual.  It will/should answer many of my 
> questions.
> Maybe before the K4 is shipped?
> 
> Like, with a LAN connection on the K4 and an internal PC (of some sort) 
> will I be able to download updates direct to the K4?
> or, will I need a separate PC and use the USB port on K4 to do the admin 
> "stuff" ?
> There are plenty of single board computers that would fit the need, if 
> required.
> I expect to use a SBC for FT8 and JS8, as it works nice now on my KX3 
> w/amp (as needed).
>