Precisely Dan. I don’t use boat anchors out of the 60s, for the same reason I don’t own a 60’s TV. I don’t listen to stereos from the 70s, and I tossed out my 2002 plasma. I am always happy to move forward and forget living in the past. And as someone commented earlier. If they are working on a K4 you might see a teaser from Wayne about 2 seconds before they announce it. Having said that. I think I have had more fun with the KX2 then the KX3. Wayne is on to something rewarding with the minimalist approach. It’s very satisfying.
73, Dan KM6CQ Message: 7 Date: Sun, 20 May 2018 09:22:36 -0400 From: Dan Atchison <n...@aol.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] My weigh-in, K4 Message-ID: <cf25bb3a-0639-ef8b-3a64-0e248e1dc...@aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed I have to agree with the posts noting with disappointment that Elecraft has not, nor seems to show little interest, in producing a new competitive desktop radio.? That said, I'm sure they are working on one, but when produced, the market may be saturated with other manufacturers radios who have felt the need to get to market quickly. It doesn't matter that the K3(S) is a truly fine and competitive radio.? It isn't a matter that the performance ratings of the newer radios are significantly better (they are not).? It comes down to we who love technology and wish to be on the cutting edge; to have a unit with the latest bells and whistles.? The K3(S) for the most part, is technology over a dozen years old.? To wit, I have grown tired of looking at the same radio for over 10 years, from my early S/N K3 to a second and newer radio, a K3S.? Ho, hum. At the price of newer, competitive radios, trading newer for older or one radio for another becomes less attractive.? I have already seen in abundance those who have already discarded the K3(S) in favor of Icom's or Flex's newer offerings, not only contesters but DXers as well. I have not yet, but may soon.? Should Elecraft come out with a K4 or whatever, regardless of it's feature set, they've already lost advantage and way behind the market.? Of course, we who drink the Elecraft cool-aid will no doubt purchase. To those that say "moving on" is unnecessary, I ask how old their vehicles are?? I buy a new vehicle, not often, but every 5 to 7 years not because the older car doesn't get me from point A to point B in fine fashion, but because I just want something more recent with newer or upgraded options.? How about your cellphone? How many are using one 10 years old?? It's personal preference just like it is for radios. 73, Dan -- Sent from my iPhone X ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
