This is all wrong. No one should feel guilty for bringing up problems,
making suggestions or discussing better ways to make the K3 operate. In
fact, Elecraft designed the K3 with just this in mind and has already made
dozens of firmware changes based on "Better Ideas".
Therefore, I refuse to accept any of this reprimand and hereby relegate the
last posting to the scrap heap.
I believe the K3 is without a doubt the best HF rig on the market right now
and Elecraft will continue improving it based on our experiences and
contributions. We should not be worried about accusations of whining and
"ME" generations. Our complaints and suggestions are being monitored by
Elecraft. Some can and will be adapted and some will not.
The bandswitch issue is not a deal breaker for me or anyone else I know of.
Yes, I would have done it differently. I would have just put one knob on the
front panel for bandswitching instead of the band button. What a nostalgic
concept! 73
Steve Ellington
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From: "Dave Agsten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2008 8:22 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] RE: K3 Thoughts
Well said John,
The ME, ME, ME generation is everywhere these days. Unfortunately, that
includes ham radio. All of the "MEs" want their own custom K3. I love the
K3 just the way it is. I look forward to whatever Wayne, Eric and company
decide to incorporate into the K3 or other radios in the future. I concede
the fact that I don't know how to design a radio like the K3. Many on here
apparently think they could do a better job with their "better" ideas. I'm
willing to simply learn how to operate a new radio whether or not it has
one button band selection, band "stacking" functions, or size issues,
etc.etc.etc. So much of it comes across as whining, not constructive
suggestions. Everyone has the right to make their own choice when
purchasing a radio. If they don't like their K3, they can sell it and buy
something that satisfies their "ME" without having to compromise. ( Good
luck there!) Maybe these folks should spend more time operatng and less
whining.
73,
Dave N8AG
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