[Elecraft] K4 replacement?

[John Shingara]

Tom,

The Kenwood TS-890 is on my short list should I grow too impatient waiting for the K-4.  I have almost pulled the trigger many times on it.  

That said, earlier in this waiting process I bought a Flex 6400M and almost immediately regretted it.  Great radio, but not an Elecraft and not for me.  I sold it and am now focusing on working my KX3 and KX2 QRP in the field.  Getting a new shiny transceiver now is wonderful, but if it isn’t the one you really want, you may have buyers remorse later.  Luckily I only lost about $400 on my Flex folly.  I’m waiting for the K4 and I’m in the second group so I still have a long wait.  Maybe this time next year.  

John
WB3EYB 

> On Oct 8, 2020, at 11:28 AM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> I am a bit depressed about the lack of feedback from Elecraft about the K4. I’ve sent emails to Eric and Wayne, with no response. Telephone calls to Elecraft seem to indicate they have no idea either about what is going on. I am in the first group for the K4, but think this is unlikely to ever ship!
> 
> In the meantime, I am running my K3/P3/KPA500/KTA500. Works well.
> 
> So, the purpose of this email is to generate information about what I should purchase to replace the K3. My predominant operation is high speed CW, so ask is very important to me.
> 
> Maybe the Kenwood? 
> 
> Your thoughts are solicited!
> 
> Tom W4KX
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