[Elecraft] Elecraft K4 Vs. Flex 6400

[Kurt Pawlikowski]

Hi!

     I was wondering whether there is anyone who has done a side-by-side 
comparison between the K4 and the Flex 6400 or any other Flex "direct to 
digital" radio?

     Background: As it happens, I purchased a 6400, which I received 
about 9 months ago. I use it with a computer, but I had ordered a 
Maestro when I ordered the 6400. Unfortunately, the Maestro is still on 
back-order and will be until some time next year. When I checked with 
Elecraft, they said the delay time for a K4 was about 6 months (no, I 
won't hold them to that!). So, I'm wondering if it would be worth 
jumping to the K4. Mind you, I'm not unhappy with the Flex and, when I 
ordered it I had considered a K4, but it was outside my budget at that 
time. I'm rethinking that decision. Also, I've been an Elecraft fan for 
quite some time. At any rate, I'd like some opinions from experience and 
the only ones I have seen were written before the K4 was available. So, 
a little help would be appreciated! Thanks!

     k WB9FMC