I agree the field testing is a very important step for both the rig and
the manual.
A step that should take as long as it takes...
Software bugs are one thing but finding hardware issues are better found
before the product starts shipping mode.
I am sure I am at the end of the shipping list, so I hope to see the
manual (on line) long before I see the rig...
I don't remember the kickoff of the KX3.
I didn't purchase mine until ~1+ year after shipping started.
I wanted to be sure all was OK...
This time, why wait.
I was thinking about a K3s last year but "something" put me off ordering.
I am glad I waited as all the "options" are included and I can add
"stuff" like the upgrade to K4D etc.
Can "anyone" say Christmas 2020?
I am amused by the creative financing method used by Elecraft. (smart)
Where else would you find "investors" loan the operating capital at zero
interest for almost a year and to have only ever seen? serial 001 of the
product.
You will also note the "1st Shipping Group" is still open for orders
(the real capital).
And "and are targeting our first deliveries for January 2020." has
deliveries (plural) so, at least 2 K4's will be delivered by Jan 31st...
Waiting... as long as it isn't "Christmas in July"... on the
other-hand, I might be able to convince my wife to upgrade to a K4D, by
then.
73, steve WB3LGC
On 12/21/19 12:55 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
Steve,
Unless the K4 is being done differently than all other Elecraft
transceivers, the manual will only be available until after the
completion of Field Test.
One of the purposes of Field Test is to refine the manual.
While the K4 does contain a processor, it is dedicated to the K4 and
its functions, so don't expect anything like a PC or other general
purpose computer.
You will be able to download firmware updates, but I don't know if a
separate PC will be required - I expect it will, so don't throw out
your shack computer.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 12/21/2019 12:26 PM, stephen shearer wrote:
OK, January is fine as it's only 10+ days away... AND yes, Jan 31st
is only 5+ weeks.
(Joe, I bet as a kid you had no problem waiting for your gifts at
Christmas or other big holidays...)
what I am waiting for is the manual. It will/should answer many of
my questions.
Maybe before the K4 is shipped?
Like, with a LAN connection on the K4 and an internal PC (of some
sort) will I be able to download updates direct to the K4?
or, will I need a separate PC and use the USB port on K4 to do the
admin "stuff" ?
There are plenty of single board computers that would fit the need,
if required.
I expect to use a SBC for FT8 and JS8, as it works nice now on my KX3
w/amp (as needed).
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