[Elecraft] K4

[Tony Estep]

It's pretty funny to talk about "made-in-USA" products on a chat group
conducted on computers, which are connected by routers and switches and
display their output on LCD or LED monitors. Presumably those who stick to
domestically-made products don't have phones, TVs, or cars. Probably don't
have much to wear either, and pretty monotonous diets.

Tony KT0NY

On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 4:57 PM Fred Jensen <k6dgw at foothill.net> wrote:

> It all depends on your definition of "made." A huge fraction of
> electronic components and most silicon is fabricated in a variety of
> countries in or close to Asia these days.  There really isn't any choice
> anymore.  If your "made" includes them, essentially nothing electronic
> is made in the US anymore.  OTOH, if your "made" includes only
> conceptual and detailed design, assembly, testing, and finished product
> logistics, then there is a big difference between Elecraft and
> FT<mumble> in terms of where it's made
> 73,
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County.
>
> On 5/21/2019 9:22 AM, W2xj wrote:
> > I really don’t care where it is made.
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> >> On May 21, 2019, at 9:40 AM, Dick <silver60 at charter.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> And after reading all the comments on “why buy a K4, or even Elecraft
> when I have Icoms et al, etc.” . Well I haven’t heard anyone say “MADE IN
> AMERICA”.  And as previously stated so well, add boards anytime to  update
> or add desired features without having to pay for another “box” to house
> all the interiors. Of course this is in MHO.
> >>
> >> 73, Dick, W1REJ
> >>
>
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