I tend to agree with Joe's comments.
The K1 was a much different rig than the KX1 and the K2.
These were distinctly different rigs......one didn't morph into the other , etc.
A full size K4 (whatever size that may be) might be of great appeal to the
Amateur that wants a larger and perhaps easier to use radio, larger buttons, no
"push" or "hold" functions, spectrum display, etc.
I love my K3 and KX3 but I would welcome a K4....it's gonna happen
sometime...the K3 will be getting a little long in the tooth in a few years (or
sooner).
Looking forward to warmer weather here in Southeastern North Carolina and
taking my KX3 to the field and play with some new antennas.
The fun never stops!!
73, Joe W2KJ
I QRP, therefore I am
On Apr 1, 2015, at 10:32 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
>
> On 2015-04-01 12:39 AM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote:
> > I really don't see why People want a K4 as a whole new radio.
>
> There are many who would like to see a larger radio with more
> individual controls (direct band select, Split, separate control
> for Dual PB and APF, separate control for Diversity and Link,
> etc.) as well as a 48V PA for better transmit IMD. The added
> controls and 48V/200w PA are not something that is likely in
> the current K3 form factor.
>
> 73,
>
> ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
> On 2015-04-01 12:39 AM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote:
>> I really don't see why People want a K4 as a whole new radio.
>> A huge selling point for me was the modular and up-gradable approach of the
>> K3 (and the K-Line as a whole)
>> You can go every where from the Base radio (as a great radio all by itself)
>> up to the full blown K-Line fully loaded.
>>
>> I also had radios from "The Other Guys" and having to buy a whole new radio
>> to get new features really is a waste of money.
>>
>> As the Elecraft product line increases it allows me to add in new gear that
>> integrates well in both function and appearance
>> to my existing equipment so I don't wind up with the mishmash of shapes and
>> sises so common with "the other guys"
>>
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