[Elecraft] Will there be a K4

[rich hurd WC3T]

"integrated FT8" will never happen.  If I'm not mistaken, FT8 is open
source and incorporating that software with its licensing requirements
could expose Elecraft to all sorts of exposure; as their software is NOT
open-source.

At least I believe I read that somewhere.   That's my belief.    Sort of
the same reason HRD or other licensed, closed-source apps do not
incorporate FT8 or any of those derivatives into their software.   They
simply can't.



On Mon, Mar 25, 2019 at 1:08 AM Martin Sole <hs0zed at gmail.com> wrote:

> Well since you asked and made this sort of official, here's a few
> things, though in no particular order of merit:
>
> Integrated 7” (or bigger) panadaptor with touch screen.
>
> ‘Proper’ band stacking registers.
>
> Equal sized vfo knobs for A and B.
>
> Individual mode buttons.
>
> AGC, NB, NR all with front panel controls adjustable on the fly.
>
> More digital mode integration, built in FT8 with up-gradable software as
> digi modes develop.
>
> Integrated PSU for 100-250 Vac.
>
> 50V minimum PA.
>
> Ground Breaking earth shattering TX IMD.
>
> Using the built in touch screen full descriptive menu.
>
> Bigger rotary controls with more space.
>
> RF performance equal to or better than best of the best.
>
> Modular design with bare bones to fully loaded capability.
>
> PA options from 10 to 500 watts fully integrated with ATU (KPA500/KAT500).
>
> I/Q output.
>
> Proper base station radio without concern for portability (K3S is
> already the leader there).
>
> More extensive API giving ability to do literally everything the radio
> can do from a computer.
>
> Removeable head so the base radio can be remoted and the control head
> used from where you need to be.
>
> More ‘And’, less ‘Either or’ (Mic/Line selection level etc).
>
>
> Martin, HS0ZED
>
>
>
>
> On 25/03/2019 07:14, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote:
> > Inquiring minds want to know:
> > What would you all like to see as a “K4” ?
> >
> > Eric
> > elecraft.com
> >
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