You are both correct -- I live about 20 miles from Eric, 3 miles from
K6XX, and know Wayne from many conversations both on and off the
reflector, including several in the bar at ham events. These guys are
VERY clear-eyed observers of the scene, and I've never seen "worship" of
their product line. No question -- Elecraft products are as good as they
are because Eric and Wayne read this reflector every day, because they
carefully study the needs/desires of their customers, and because they
incorporate many customer suggestions and design advice into their
products.
And, as a long time member of this reflector (about 12 years) have seen
WAY too much "fan worship." But if you think it's bad here, spend a week
reading the Ten Tec reflector, where the company and product they still
worship no longer exists. :)
No product is perfect, but perfection usually comes with increased cost.
N7WS has found issues with some products, including his K3, and I've
found issues as well. When I was a kid growing up in WV in the '50s, I
didn't know anyone who could afford Collins gear, but I saw a lot of
Heathkit, Hallicrafters, Hammerlund, Globe, and Viking. One of the great
thing about Elecraft is that the gear is as good as it is at far lower
cost than competitive products that cost a lot more. And I really love
their design concept that a bigger heavier radio is not a better radio.
I am SO happy to have those huge FT1000MPs gone from my operating desk. :)
73, Jim K9YC
On Sun,8/28/2016 8:21 AM, Ray Sills wrote:
OTOH, many criticisms have resulted in improvements in the products. Wayne and
Eric are quite capable of tolerating criticism, so owners are more than welcome
to point out any deficiency or problem. That’s why people like Elecraft
products: having the ear of the company.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211
On Aug 28, 2016, at 11:06 AM, Wes Stewart <[email protected]> wrote:
QSL
On 8/28/2016 7:55 AM, Mike Morrow wrote:
Elecraft fans often have a great tendency to dismiss without substantive basis
any non-worshipful criticism...at least as far as I've observed in 16 years as
an owner and list member. :-)
Mike / KK5F
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