Chris, Shack simplification and cable reduction are indeed big values. But it can lead to big boxes that are identified with a pre-conceived use case vision. Other companies have made a good living from selling new generations of such boxes. There will always be a market for that, with customers that can afford it and enjoy the process. Elecraft has given us lower costs, especiall as seen over time, by allowing some separation of boxes. This results in more cables, but the proliferation of cables can be limited by a network design that does more up front than allow for the next incremental feature, in combination with some early planning for needed RF interconnectons.
Erik -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chris Tate - N6WM Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 10:50 AM To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linear Jim, I would suggest testing the more mainstream 1.3 or 2kfa. I agree that their "clean ness" is important ( thus the observe and improve suggestion) but what I was trying to emphasize is feature set. They are on to something with the solution in a box. Cable reduction, shack simplification are way up on the value scale. Putting 2 inputs, and including the antenna ports and isolation to provide listening on a band while transmitting on another along with swr tolerance eliminates outboard bpf, tuner, wattmeter and a second set of QRO equipment may just add the value to charge more for it because you save in the end. Clean tx is something all manufacturers should strive for. Thanks ~C. ______________________________________________________________ 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
