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Re: K4 with touch-pad. Not all will want that. I suggest it made as and add-on accessory in matching cabinet and include spectrum display (of course). On the main radio a simple screen on/off switch to go from manual controls to touch-screen. Maybe it could do double-duty as remote panel

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‘And’, less ‘Either or’ (Mic/Line selection level etc). Martin, HS0ZED On 25/03/2019 07:14, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: Inquiring minds want to know: What would you all like to see as a “K4” ? Eric elecraft.com ______ Elecraft mai

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The P3 is far superior to the spectrum display on the 7610? In what way? Are you sure you understand how to configure the 7610 display? Doug -- KJ0F On 3/25/2019 8:51 AM, K8TE wrote: I will visit a friend to operate his station again for the CQ WW WPX SSB Contest this coming weekend. We use

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. Martin, HS0ZED On 25/03/2019 07:14, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: Inquiring minds want to know: What would you all like to see as a “K4” ? Eric elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailma

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The top of my list would include a really effective noise blanker.  Those of us who don't live way out in the countryside are often plagued with power line noise, which a good noise blanker can largely eliminate. Many older transceivers have noise blankers which are very effective on impulse

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KJ0F On 3/24/2019 7:14 PM, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: Inquiring minds want to know: What would you all like to see as a “K4” ? Eric elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

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wrote: >>> Inquiring minds want to know: >>> What would you all like to see as a “K4” ? >>> >>> Eric >>> elecraft.com >> >> > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home:

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/ham/elecraft/k2filter/ ) 73, Mike ab3ap On 25/03/2019 07:14, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: Inquiring minds want to know: What would you all like to see as a “K4” ? Eric elecraft.com ______ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth

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Hi Jim, Thanks for the detailed response! 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 3/24/19 7:54 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 3/24/2019 4:41 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Have you found a good speaker for the K3?  If so,

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> On Mar 25, 2019, at 9:10 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: > > Also put in JSON for radio status, Yes, that would be lovely. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

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I will visit a friend to operate his station again for the CQ WW WPX SSB Contest this coming weekend. We use these opportunities to motivate and train new contesters. His main rig is an IC-7610. I will bring my KPA1500 to substitute for his 600 Watt amplifier and tuner since neither provides

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be. > > More ‘And’, less ‘Either or’ (Mic/Line selection level etc). > > > Martin, HS0ZED > > > > > On 25/03/2019 07:14, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: > > Inquiring minds want to know: > > What would you all like to see as a “K4” ? > > > &g

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used from where you need to be. > > More ‘And’, less ‘Either or’ (Mic/Line selection level etc). > > > Martin, HS0ZED > > > > > On 25/03/2019 07:14, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: > > Inquiring minds want to know: > > What would you all like to see a

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- Elecraft wrote: Inquiring minds want to know: What would you all like to see as a “K4” ? Eric elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

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lter/ ) 73, Mike ab3ap On 25/03/2019 07:14, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: > > Inquiring minds want to know: > > What would you all like to see as a “K4” ? > > > > Eric > > elecraft.com > > ___

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-19 12:33 (GMT+01:00) Aan: John Stengrevics Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net, Martin Sole Onderwerp: Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4 And my little add — VHF/UHFAndyG8TQH> On 25 Mar 2019, at 11:30, John Stengrevics wrote:> > I would add to that:  Significantly improved noise

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(K3S is already >> the leader there). >> >> More extensive API giving ability to do literally everything the radio can >> do from a computer. >> >> Removeable head so the base radio can be remoted and the control head used >> from where you need t

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More ‘And’, less ‘Either or’ (Mic/Line selection level etc). > > > Martin, HS0ZED > > > > > On 25/03/2019 07:14, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: >> Inquiring minds want to know: >> What would you all like to see as a “K4” ? >> >> E

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I'm in the same boat with a "slush fund" specifically created for a loaded CW-optimized K3S. However, two factors keep me from pulling the trigger on that purchase. The main subject re. the possibility of a K4 and the fact that my K2/100 performs so darn well. Additionally, I personally find

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How many can they sell is probably a big question. I would suggest there are 3 main groups of amateur radio buyers: 1. Will always buy the newest greatest Elecraft (Kool Aid guys) 2. Already have a K3(S) whatever, fully loaded, good enough, not looking to buy new. 3. Wouldn't buy K3S

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: Inquiring minds want to know: What would you all like to see as a “K4” ? Eric elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

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, HS0ZED On 25/03/2019 07:14, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: Inquiring minds want to know: What would you all like to see as a “K4” ? Eric elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

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p a number of options that I now use work arounds for. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Dauer, Edward" To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: 3/24/2019 10:12:48 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4? Wow; there's a tantalizing post. I'll leave the i

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= 72 CUL etc de KX2CW .. ~Joan “a Watt is a Lot” Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra, said Piglet. Shaka, when the walls fell, said Pooh. > On Mar 24, 2019, at 17:14, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft > wrote: > > Inquiring minds want to know: > What would you all like to see as a “K

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On 3/24/2019 4:41 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Have you found a good speaker for the K3?  If so, which one is it? For any serious operating, I always use headphones. Speakers are for casual monitoring. If I were to recommend a speaker, it would be: 1)for one with very smooth frequency

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Not discussed here is the fact that Elecraft is foremost a business. A first rule of business is don’t announce new products if you have current products to sell. Announcing a K4 while there are K3s to sell would kill K3s sales. That said, Elecraft would not remain in business if they were not

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now use work arounds for. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Dauer, Edward" To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: 3/24/2019 10:12:48 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4?     Wow; there's a tantalizing post. I'll leave the important technical s

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mailman.qth.net" Sent: 3/24/2019 10:12:48 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4? Wow; there's a tantalizing post. I'll leave the important technical suggestions to others. Here's my list: 1. Seamless backwards compatibility with the KPA1500. Without it, I don't buy a K4. Likewi

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- Elecraft Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 7:15 PM To: Elecraft list Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4 Inquiring minds want to know: What would you all like to see as a ?K4? ? Eric elecraft.com

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I have a pair of those... Think I'll drag them out! Thanks! 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 3/24/19 5:16 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Dave, Shortly after I got the K3 and well before the SP3 was introduced,

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I should have seen that coming... :) 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 3/24/19 5:10 PM, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: SP3 :-) Eric elecraft.com --- Sent from my iPhone 6S On

[Elecraft] Will there be a K4

[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 8:15 PM To: Elecraft list Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4 Inquiring minds want to know: What would you all like to see as a “K4” ? Eric elecraft.com

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to see as a “K4” ? Eric elecraft.com __ 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

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160 – 440 would be awesome! Satellite work in one box. An all mode 2m, 220, 440, 23cm rig would also be nice – 100 watts. Hank K4HYJ From: Bill Johnson Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 8:30 PM To: Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft; Elecraft list Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4 All band 160

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tengrevics Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 7:39 PM To: Michael Walker Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4 Cardinal rule of business: New products, new products, new products. John WA1EAZ __ Elecraft ma

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I would like to see radical modularity. Having more than two receivers would allow diversity receive while monitoring other frequency(s). Separating the tuner from the radio would allow locating the tuner close to the antenna. Multiple tuners might be needed for widely separated antennas.

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ric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 7:15 PM To: Elecraft list Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4 Inquiring minds want to know: What would you all like to see as a “K4” ? Eric elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing

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On 3/24/2019 5:05 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > Consider giving it/them to a new, hopefully young, ham with the > condition that when he/she is done with it, she/he finds a new, > hopefully young, ham to give it to.  Give it with a log, each recipient > enters their data, emails you, and passes it on

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Dave, Shortly after I got the K3 and well before the SP3 was introduced, I found a pair of Radio Shack Minimus speakers in black which have worked well with my K3. I picked them up at a 2nd hand store for $5, so keep your eyes open for small, efficient, unpowered "Hi-Fi" speakers at a

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Inquiring minds want to know: What would you all like to see as a “K4” ? Eric elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

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It might not be fair for me to comment. I'm a KX3 user and it is used out in the field. That's mostly because there's no better full-featured, portable rig on the market. KX2, some compromises that some are willing to accept. The KX3 is king on the picnic table. On the other hand, I've had no real

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SP3 :-) Eric elecraft.com --- Sent from my iPhone 6S > On Mar 24, 2019, at 4:41 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: > > Jim, > Have you found a good speaker for the K3? If so, which one is it? > > 73s and thanks, > Dave (NK7Z) __ Elecraft

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Consider giving it/them to a new, hopefully young, ham with the condition that when he/she is done with it, she/he finds a new, hopefully young, ham to give it to.  Give it with a log, each recipient enters their data, emails you, and passes it on with the log when they're done with it.  I've

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Exactly right, and I have as much respect for Wayne and Eric for their well developed business and marketing judgment as for their great engineering. I started reading this reflector when I bought a loaded used K2 in 2003 (I was running my own small biz in those days, and didn't have time to

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craft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of John Stengrevics Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 7:39 PM To: Michael Walker Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4 Cardinal rule of business: New products, new products, new products. J

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I have K3 #202. It has all the upgrades possible to the K3 including the new PA, everything. It is covered on a shelf waiting for the day I need it if the K3s is being repaired. Same connections, a 3 minute swap job, done. I have my daily runner; K3s #10622 which has minus the 2M module,

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Jim, Have you found a good speaker for the K3? If so, which one is it? 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 3/24/19 1:25 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 3/24/2019 12:29 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: My current K3 is

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Cardinal rule of business: New products, new products, new products. John WA1EAZ > On Mar 24, 2019, at 7:28 PM, Michael Walker wrote: > > Will there be a K4? > > It comes down to economics and the all mighty dollar. > > Will hams buy enough radios for them to be economical to fund

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Will there be a K4? It comes down to economics and the all mighty dollar. Will hams buy enough radios for them to be economical to fund development, manufacturing and pay staff? Economics 101. Mike va3mw __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

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I'll second that, too. John N1JM wayne burdick wrote >> it's over 25 lbs I'm not interested. Was never so happy as the day I sold >> that 57 lb TS-990S. > > > > > > > > > Amen, brother. You’ll never see a home-brew rig weighing more than about > 12 pounds in my shack. > > Wayne >

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I bought my K3 in December only to see the K3s come out at Dayton. However I did do the upgrade which still keeps my receive on par with a K3s (maybe not totally on par but very close). The state of the art is such that even if you buy a K3s today and a K4 comes out at Dayton, you still have a

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I think I will take my finger off the trigger on that $6000 sale and wait until after June LOL Ronnie W5SUM From: Ed K1EP Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 5:42 PM To: w5...@comcast.net Cc: Elecraft Mailing List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4 On Sun, Mar 24, 2019, 13:16 wrote

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On Sun, Mar 24, 2019, 13:16 wrote: > Before I spend money on a K3S, I’m just curious.. is a K4 in the planning > stages? I bought my K3 and unpackaged it and just days later the K3S was > announced. I was livid.. LOL > Please buy a K3S ASAP!!;-)

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My main radio is an IC-7610. Nice screen, spectrum display built in. Cost effective for what you get. However, I miss my K3. There some things that other radios just can't seem to do as well. Right now, my next radio purchase will be the K4 - when ever that is. I'm convinced it will happen. It

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Someday! But the K3s is still new to the marketplace and Eric and Wayne (aka Elecraft) are in a "for-profit" enterprise. I suspect their business plan specifies a target number of sales to make a new product "successful". Most likely that will be a few more years to arrive. What could

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On 3/24/2019 11:13 AM, Alan Corbeth wrote: I really want to join the Elecraft Family, but the K3 is aging and I feel a major upgrade must be on the table. Icom, Flex, and now Yaesu have recently introduced new high tech models. Gee -- the two K3s I bought in 2008 were updated about 3 years

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On 3/24/2019 12:29 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: My current K3 is to die for on CW... AND on SSB, thanks to the built-in EQ for both transmit and receive, the excellent audio processing, the excellent receiver, including the range of roofing filters. 73, Jim K9YC

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Some people go through radios like eating popcorn. I am sort of the opposite animal.  I too bought a K3 about three weeks before the K3S was announced. I suspected something was going on when I discovered that there was a new synthesizer in my new K3. I was not too upset at all. Anyway, I now

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> it's over 25 lbs I'm not interested. Was never so happy as the day I sold > that 57 lb TS-990S. Amen, brother. You’ll never see a home-brew rig weighing more than about 12 pounds in my shack. Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list

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;It's about DX!" > On Mar 24, 2019, at 12:29 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: > > Now that I have owned a K3 for a few years, I have what the new folks don't > have, K3 experience... > > Here is my take on this, now that I have some experience under my belt... > > How

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Do you think the 'K4' will have a touch display? Seems to be all the rage nowadays. Yaesu's 3D display looks intriguing. Whatever the K4 turns out to be, if it's over 25 lbs I'm not interested. Was never so happy as the day I sold that 57 lb TS-990S. John K7FD > On Mar 24, 2019, at 12:16 PM,

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Eric spoke at our club last month. I asked him about any upcoming announcements and he just smiled and remained silent. I greatly appreciate the fact that Elecraft works hard to make the newest and greatest retrofittable to the older radios. I have upgraded everything in my K3 to the K3S

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Now that I have owned a K3 for a few years, I have what the new folks don't have, K3 experience... Here is my take on this, now that I have some experience under my belt... How much better can Elecraft make a K4, as compared to a K3? I am already atmospheric noise limited, so sensitivity

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Of course they can't say, since it would shut off sales for the K3S. I added new synthesizers to my K3, but didn't feel that the other stuff justified buying a new rig. But that is for everyone to decide for themselves. 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO CWops no. 5

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if a K4 is coming until Elecraft actually announces it. Chip AE5KA On Sun, Mar 24, 2019 at 2:15 PM levandowski wrote: > I've been a dedicated Elecrafter for well over a decade. I've built and > owned all the radios - sometimes more than once - plus the KXPA100, and > many other product

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I've been a dedicated Elecrafter for well over a decade. I've built and owned all the radios - sometimes more than once - plus the KXPA100, and many other products. Wayne should look at my purchase history records. But I reached the point where I got tired of orange screens so I sold

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I am in the same boat. I really want to join the Elecraft Family, but the K3 is aging and I feel a major upgrade must be on the table. Icom, Flex, and now Yaesu have recently introduced new high tech models. On one hand I am ready to purchase a new K3s, but will be very unhappy if shortly

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But then again, do you want to be on the bleeding edge...or settle for the comfort of a known quantity? Personally, I love being first on the block...but my bookkeeper doesn't always agree. John K7FD > On Mar 24, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Dick Dickinson wrote: > > If you want to be on the safe

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It happened with me too They will not tell you about this, but just in case wait after Dayton I am waiting after Dayton to know if will be a smaller remote option (integrated K3/0 mini + remoterig) 73, Jorge CX6VM/CW5W Enviado desde mi iPhone El 24 mar. 2019, a la(s) 13:22, Bob McGraw K4TAX

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Purchase what you want today. Tomorrow may never come. If you wait until tomorrow you'll never have a new radio. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 24, 2019, at 12:25 PM, Macy monkeys wrote: > > It will be announced just after you unpack your new K3S :) > > John K7FD > >> On Mar

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If you want to be on the safe side, but don’t want to wait forever, you might consider that Elecraft sometimes makes major announcements here → 70th International DX Convention * April 12-14, 2019 * Visalia, California Dick - KA5KKT

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It will be announced just after you unpack your new K3S :) John K7FD > On Mar 24, 2019, at 10:16 AM, wrote: > > Before I spend money on a K3S, I’m just curious.. is a K4 in the planning > stages? I bought my K3 and unpackaged it and just days later the K3S was > announced. I was livid..

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Wait and see or roll the dice  Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 24, 2019, at 12:16 PM, wrote: > > Before I spend money on a K3S, I’m just curious.. is a K4 in the planning > stages? I bought my K3 and unpackaged it and just days later the K3S was > announced. I was livid.. LOL >

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Before I spend money on a K3S, I’m just curious.. is a K4 in the planning stages? I bought my K3 and unpackaged it and just days later the K3S was announced. I was livid.. LOL so.. what say Elecraft? Ronnie W5SUM __ Elecraft mailing

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