Thanks. I finally got ny refund for first group K4D. Was looking at a 6400,
because I don't do cw right now, but will take a look at the 890 as well.

73
Scott
AD6YT

On Thu, Oct 8, 2020, 8:47 AM John Shingara <[email protected]> wrote:

> Tom,
>
> The Kenwood TS-890 is on my short list should I grow too impatient waiting
> for the K-4.  I have almost pulled the trigger many times on it.
>
> That said, earlier in this waiting process I bought a Flex 6400M and
> almost immediately regretted it.  Great radio, but not an Elecraft and not
> for me.  I sold it and am now focusing on working my KX3 and KX2 QRP in the
> field.  Getting a new shiny transceiver now is wonderful, but if it isn’t
> the one you really want, you may have buyers remorse later.  Luckily I only
> lost about $400 on my Flex folly.  I’m waiting for the K4 and I’m in the
> second group so I still have a long wait.  Maybe this time next year.
>
> John
> WB3EYB
>
> > On Oct 8, 2020, at 11:28 AM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft <
> [email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > I am a bit depressed about the lack of feedback from Elecraft about the
> K4. I’ve sent emails to Eric and Wayne, with no response. Telephone calls
> to Elecraft seem to indicate they have no idea either about what is going
> on. I am in the first group for the K4, but think this is unlikely to ever
> ship!
> >
> > In the meantime, I am running my K3/P3/KPA500/KTA500. Works well.
> >
> > So, the purpose of this email is to generate information about what I
> should purchase to replace the K3. My predominant operation is high speed
> CW, so ask is very important to me.
> >
> > Maybe the Kenwood?
> >
> > Your thoughts are solicited!
> >
> > Tom W4KX
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