[Elecraft] List postings and K3's and K4's

[David Gilbert]

I have yet to hear a compelling argument on why the K4 is superior to 
the K3s ... at least in terms of raw performance.  Lots of creature 
features, maybe, but of the two the bang for the dollar still clearly 
goes to the K3s in my opinion.

But yes, in many respects Elecraft has left K3/K3s owners in the dust by 
putting all their production focus on the K4.  I'm afraid your hope is 
not well founded.

73,
Dave   AB7E



On 2/24/2022 1:18 PM, Robert Strickland via Elecraft wrote:
> I've been periodically wondering why there seems to be so few posting 
> to the list. I then remind myself that I have a message filter 
> directing all K4 messages to a separate bin. Looking there I note that 
> there is a great deal of activity/postings. I conclude that the most 
> active list members are interested in the K4 or have either bought one 
> or are getting ready to do so. That said, I have to believe that the 
> installed base of K3's and K3s's is quite large and will remain so. As 
> one of these [K3s #11832] I hope that we won't be left in the dust as 
> the K4 charges by. While fully recognizing the superiority of the K4, 
> my circumstances don't include a new radio; also, I'm still learning 
> how to maximize utilization of the K3s in front of me. Perhaps it's 
> analogous to the relationship between brand new Porsche 911's and 
> 911's from previous years: the older ones still pack a punch that most 
> drivers can hardly access. All such matters aside, I'm happy for 
> Elecraft's success and hope and trust that it continues into the future.
>
> ... robert   KE2WY