[Elecraft] whats a updated K3 called?

[K8TE]

Don,

While perhaps "obvious," the models you describe are not updates of previous
versions in the order as W3FPR pointed out in a subsequent message.  Those
radios are very different from each other in many aspects, especially
performance.  Although, each is considered by most to be a top performer in
its class.

I am amused by many who add one or more of the new K3S modules to their K3
and then call their radio a K3S.  They are not and never will be.  An
upgraded K3 can approach a K3S, but not quite get there.

I hate to start another K4 e-mail chain.  It may be too late now.  If I were
to bet, I would bet the next Elecraft top-of-the-line K? will likely use a
newer topology than the K3.  However, the K3S is number three on Rob
Sherwood's receiver performance list.

As Rob has pointed out the last several years, transmitter performance
(cleanliness) is where most radios need improvement today.  Regardless, when
operating Field Day or any multi-multi event, my K3 with 
 updated (correct term in this case) synthesizers is my radio of choice.  I
have seen how many new radios "collapse" under the strain of other nearby
transmitters.  

At the same time, there are other radios with comparable performance in
similar situations.  I am anxiously waiting for the Elecraft next iteration,
whether or not it's designated K4, to take the lead.

73, Bill, K8TE


Hi all,

It’s very obvious to me. Elecraft began with a K1, then “updated” to a K2
(which I am building). Then they “updated” to a K3, and all the new mods
that go on it. So, it’s very obvious to me, that the new “updated” radio
should be called (ready for this?), THE K4 !

It naturally follows with their earlier naming scheme.

Don, KE0PVQ





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