While large organizations can be productive, really new ideas tend to come from one person's motivation and insight. Elecraft is the product of two such people, each with their expertise. I hope that one-two punch provides enough satisfaction for them to continue. From the 4 K2s built to my current K3 and KX1, the satisfaction of ownership has been outstanding. KX3 order is on the list. Anyone need a 706 MKII?
Monty K2DLJ On Dec 30, 2011, at 8:56 PM, Bill wrote: > I just finished reading an article about some companies that > may not or will not be around for 2012. For example, SEARS has been in > business for 125 years but they are > closing hundreds of stores. > Because of the current economy, the list of failing > businesses in this country is long and growing longer each day. > This got me thinking of some of the innovative radio > manufactures and equipment of the past. The > Central Electronics 100V was one of the > first no-tune transmitters. Pretty cool for the 1950’s. The Collins S Line > and KWM-380 were pricey but > nice. How about the Signal One Milspec > 1030. I believe Signal One was a company > that was about the same size as Elecraft. > Some of the companies such as Collins are still in business making > Avionics but sadly they no longer make Amateur Radio equipment. > How lucky we are to be able to jump on the web and order some > of the latest technology rigs from Elecraft such as the KX3. I believe that > Elecraft > rigs are high in performance but still very reasonable in price when compared > to the competition. Good job guys! > It takes more than innovative thinking and engineering expertise > to run a business in the state of California. There are expensive business > licenses and permits, costly insurance, environmental > restrictions, high business taxes, and the list goes on. We even get “Cap > and Trade” starting in 2012. Even though small businesses provide > many of the jobs in this state the climate is almost hostile towards them > having > any kind of success. I try to keep these > things in mind before bugging Wayne about the KX3 manual. > That reminds me…. When > can I order that new display board for the P3 J > Thanks to everyone at Elecraft and Happy New Year to all. > 73, > Bill – K6WLM > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
