I have the FTdx101D. It wasn't made by workers in America and I don't have a pipeline to the designers. Those two things alone might be considered worthy of the extra expense. But K4 performance will be proof of the pudding.
John K7FD > On Oct 2, 2020, at 9:09 PM, Dave <n...@comcast.net> wrote: > > I was disappointed to see the pricing for the K4. I thought the base K4 would > be in or around $3500 to $3700 and perhaps $500 or so to go to the K4D. As it > turns out, another $900 for the K4D. These prices do not include the ATU > ($400) or even a hand-held Mic. The total for the K4D that I was thinking of > purchasing would have been almost $5470. (+shipping ??) it’s out of my price > range. It will be interesting to see what the K4HD goes for. I’m glad that I > had my $1500 deposit refunded several months ago. I have to wonder if one > will really be able to tell the difference between any K4 and the FTDX101D > which can be purchased for under $3000 and includes the ATU and a Mic???? > > I hope you folks enjoy the K4 as I’m sure it will be a great radio. I will > continue to use my K3s as the price for that fine radio is dropping like > crazy and has allowed me to pick up a second one for a surprisingly low price. > > 73, > Dave N8AG > > Sent from Mail for Windows 10 > > From: elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net > Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 7:20 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Elecraft Digest, Vol 198, Issue 1 > > S > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 macymonk...@charter.net ______________________________________________________________ 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
