Mike,
I believe if you carefully examine the reports of "hiccups, bumps, and
whatever", you will find that many (if not most) of them are the result
of computer setup with the various logging and rig control applications
that users attempt to set up or use with the K3. Another area of
frequent "problem reports" is connections to a digital interface of some
sort.
These are not K3 problems, but problems users have had setting up and
using those applications and accessories and the computer problems which
result.
The K3 has wisely chosen to 'put its computers' (microprocessors) inside
the K3. There are very few real problems with the K3 loaded with
production level firmware. There is no dependency on a variety of
computers coupled with a variety of operating systems. The Utility
programs do need a computer to run, but are normally not needed for
other than firmware loads and saving the configuration. The Utility
programs do provide several user conveniences for things like loading CW
memories more easily than doing it with the K3 alone - use of those
added Utility features is optional and is the user's choice.
The K3 hardware has been quite solid for a long time now.
Yes, there are user questions that come up here frequently that are
easily resolved through questions here on the reflector, and yes if you
look at the problems that are revealed by those who load beta firmware,
you may find some problem reports - but that is what beta firmware is
all about, and only those who are willing to try it and report any
problems should be using a beta version.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 2/10/2014 9:01 AM, mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com wrote:
The major thing he alluded to, I agree with. Elecraft needs more stable
firmware and displays.
I may be wrong but it seems there are too many instances of hiccups, bumps or
whatever.
I have a friend looking to buy and did not recommend the k3 without those
disclaimers.
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