1. competition is good...spurs all parties on to improve (and the consumers win)
2. couldn't one say that Elecraft "copied" the Orion? So what? Good designs are always embraced and (hopefully) improved upon. did the americans "copy" radar from the brits? does it matter? 3. no other manufacturer can mimic Eric, Wayne, Lyle, etc. Just think back to the FT-Key-Klix issue (never resolved by Yaesu). I really LOVE that these guys are completely interactive AND RESPONSIVE with their customers on a daily basis (that's us). If another manufacturer wants to "copy" Elecraft, they better copy that first! 4. I want a radio for what's on the inside; some want it for what's on the outside (how big are the fins on your cadillac? does the style look "aggressive?"). when (if) there is a quantum leap in performance, I'll think about changing. I'm not moving just for a db or two (in either direction) and never for cosmetics. 5. let's see how this radio will actually end up, when it is in production (in 2011?). Excitement about a new product is always fun. de Doug KR2Q ______________________________________________________________ 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
