Randy, That is one man's opinion, and it is not shared by all. The K3 ergonomics went through a sizable focus group before final decisions on such matters were made. Yes, that group was heavily influenced by contesting types and DX types, and they seem to be the groups that will purchase whatever will give them an edge on the competition. Your opinions may differ, but the portability aspects for DXpeditions along with the high performance receiver has gone a long way - it sold over 3000 K3s in under 3 years. There is something to be said about that fact despite what some would call "shortcomings" such as a small front panel. The K2 received similar criticism over its 10 years, but folks are still buying them. It is difficult to please all with one design. Each to his own - you will have to weigh the pros and cons of each when reaching your own decision. There are transceivers out there with large front panels, so if that is the most important parameter on your list, then one of the larger radios would be the first choice, but if receiver performance and diversity reception are the highest items on your list, then the K3 shines without equal (despite any other 'shortcomings'.
73, Don W3FPR Randy Downs wrote: > I fellow said "Elecrafts ergonomics and packaging is not appealing enough for > most people despite its receiver performance. They could fix it by putting > the K3 into a bigger box with a decent front panel and more knobs, but they > wont. They wont because they are listening to the wrong people who dont have > a clue about marketing and who dont understand the psyche of most everyday > hams. Hedging your bets on a small group of hams who turn their radios maybe > 5 times a year while ignoring those who use a radio probably every second day > is not wise." > in a message to me. I guess now the question becomes, how often do you use > your K3? I use mine at least 10 hours a week. We need a poll I guess. > Randy > K8RDD > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.725 / Virus Database: 270.14.131/2609 - Release Date: 01/09/10 > 02:35:00 > > ______________________________________________________________ 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
