[Elecraft] Will there be a K4

[Doug Person]

I think you misunderstand open source. Doug -- KJ0F

On 3/25/2019 7:37 AM, rich hurd WC3T wrote:
> "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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73 de Doug -- KJ0F