Me too, I sold my K3, and my next transceiver purchase will definitely be a big box with a built-in bandscope, better audio, and with more dedicated controls (not as many multi-use buttons). It would be great if Elecraft would offer such a product. With their fantastic customer service, I think Elecraftwould attract many (if not most) Icom and Yaesu customers who would prefer an American alternative, if only they would address the market differently. Having the best performance and specifications from a technical standpoint is obviously a big plus, but for many hams, there is more to enjoying a radio than technical performance alone. Also, I may be wrong, but I don't think portability is a major issue for most hams.
I know than many hams think that the K3 is nearly perfect just the way it is. My opinion is that a slightly larger radio with better ergonomics, an updated display, and better audio would not diminish the appeal of this magnificent radio, but would enhance it; and would reward Elecraft with an excellent market share. Dan On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 1:23 PM, Nicholas Farrar <nfar...@bfpacs.com> wrote: > Count me in. Basically it would be the same "guts" with a new display, > power > supply and amp. Maybe a larger forward facing speaker! I have to say I HATE > the built in speaker. I personally would be happy with a stand alone > Elecraft power supply but this would be just as intriguing. > > -- > Nicholas W. Farrar > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
