Hello All,
This is not a technical post but more of a philosophical viewpoint about buying new ham gear. I first became acquainted with Elecraft gear after many years using ICOM rigs. I had been QRT for about 8 years and came back to the hobby determined to dust off the CW I never used, and become proficient. With that decision I bought a used K2 and discovered CW and QRP. As I continued to develop my CW proficiency, I purchased the KX3, PX3, and KXPA 100. Later, for portable ops I bought a KX2. I am very happy with these rigs, and realistically, they are really all I would ever need to enjoy many years of CW operation. When the K4 was announced, I first thought that I might try to pick up a used K3S and Panadapter from someone purchasing a K4. I thought, "I didn't need to spend all that money" that a K4 would cost. The more I thought about it, I got to thinking that I have never owned a World Class Radio. I am 71 years old. I can financially afford a K4. I decided that even though what I have would have suited me just fine for the rest of my life, I wanted the joy of unboxing, learning, and operating what will be probably the finest rig Elecraft has ever made, and perhaps one of the finest rigs ever made. As a result, I put a deposit down on a new K4 yesterday. For those of you who have owned the K3 and K3S when they came out, you can understand and appreciate having the best. I am looking forward to having that experience, too. Wayne and Eric have created something very special in Elecraft. They truly try to meet their customer needs, and have created a series of Radios that are technically some of the best made, and have the advantage of upgradability. Their customer service is second to none; but you all know that. Anyway, just thought I would share my thoughts and look forward, as many of you are, to being able to experience the K4. 73, Terry, N7TB ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
