It took about 8 years for the K3 to "replace" the K2. Of course, you can still get a new K2, and some due. It took about 11 years for the KX3 to "replace" the K1. And, K1's are still available. And still great rigs. I didn't include the KX1, as I think of it as a niche rig, for those who want the lightest transceiver over other considerations, for back packing, etc. Even if the K3 is "mature", it is definitely not obsolete! I have owned all of the kits, and have settled on the KX3, as it meets all of my needs. Which are fairly limited. Fixed and portable HF CW! But, I appreciate good quality.
73, Rick Dettinger K7MW On Aug 18, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Scott Manthe wrote: > Wayne and Eric have repeatedly said than any "K4-style" improvements will be > retrofittable to the K3. Here is Wayne's response to a recent thread on the > subject: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Wait-For-The-K4-Direct-RF-Sampled-SDR-tp7571211p7571223.html > > Given the fact that the "big three" bring out new radios every couple of > years, it's understandable to wonder why there is no K4. It seems that Wayne > and Eric's business model doesn't include soaking people for the price of a > new model when suitable improvements can be made to an existing platform. To > me, this is a good thing. The fact that there haven't been any firmware > updates recently is also good thing- it means that the K3 is inching ever > closer to being a mature product. > > I don't think you'll have to worry about seeing your new K3 replaced by a K4 > in a couple of weeks. > > 73, > Scott, N9AA > > > On 8/18/13 3:39 PM, Trevor Dunne wrote: >> Hi All >> >> I have been reading the mail here for some time while I debate the purchase >> of a K3 in my head. I can't help to notice the lack of subjects covering the >> K3 and the lack of new firmware in over 4 months. >> >> >> Would if be fair to think that development has finished on the K3 and that >> now all the accessories(amp,P3,ATU,ect) are in place, also the KX3 and >> matching amp are out there, Have the good people in Elecraft moved on to >> develop a new radio a K4 maybe ???? >> >> Nothing worse than getting something new only for it to be replaced by a >> newer model a few weeks after getting it. >> >> Thanks >> Trevor >> EI2GLB > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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
