The beta software that Elecraft releases could more accurately be called "release candidates". It seems that they are tested quite a bit internally before they are released as a beta to owners. There is a possibility of some bugs, but the major ones have been worked out. I've seen some beta releases from other companies (including big, well known ones) that will release beta versions when they are still very buggy. I never hesitate to load a K3 beta. Rob NV5E #1417
> Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:27:50 -0400 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: anticipated date for next "normal" FW update? > > David Woolley (E.L) wrote: >> Guy, K2AV wrote: >> >>>snip<< >> >> With all betas, you should only become a beta tester if you are prepared >> to provide detailed feedback on any failings. >>> >> > > Right, and at least for software, beta versions typically come with the > admonition: Don't use this on a production machine, a.k.a, the one you > rely on day in and day out. It *will* have bugs. Might be worth picking > up a second K3 to become a regular beta tester! ;-) > > With best regards, > > Pete > > -- > Peter N. Spotts -- KC1JB > http://www.kc1jb.net (under construction) > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > QRP-ARCI # 4174 | North American QRP CW Club # 2446 > Flying Pigs QRP Club Int'l # 1983 > W5JH Black Widow paddle #601 > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _________________________________________________________________ Get ideas on sharing photos from people like you. Find new ways to share. http://www.windowslive.com/explore/photogallery/posts?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Photo_Gallery_082008_______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
