Most hams have a bond with their radios much like car enthusiasts have with their cars. I used to repair sports a cars and know well the psychology of those "bonds". You dare not insult the owner for his choices. You learn quickly to squelch you idealism when dealing with the public. With the internet prevalent in our lives it is all too easy to spread opinions. Strangers will try to intimidate you into agreeing with them. One can only assume that it is their need for affirmation that drives them to do this. You can see this phenomenon at work when a ham proudly announces they have decided to buy a K3 (or two!) when they post their decision on the Reflector. Woohoo! All of us K3 owners are vindicated! It makes me happy to read those posts. I like the Elecraft company and the way they do business. I enjoy their products. It REALLY doesn't matter much what someone else thinks on a practical level, but I would like them to agree with me for touchy-feely reasons. I don't want to be contested. It makes me worry a little when I read a negative post about a K3. Good or bad, their opinions matter as much as mine and they are not worth the energy it takes to make those tiny black dots appear on your screen. Well, woohoo for the K3 anyway! Now back to work. Rick KC0OV K3 knob twiddler ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected]
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