On Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:01:05 +0000, [email protected] wrote: >Is the factory on holidays or is it my imagination that I am not >seeing much in the way of comments and or responses to several >requests for minor changes to the FW?
Have you searched the reflector or the website for past communications on the topics that interest you? There are engineering reasons why you can transmit through some filters and not others. These are not firmware issues, they are RF design issues. Elecraft has very good engineers, and they tend to make good decisions. Vacation? Although I have no inside information, I'd bet that they're working on design and manufacturing of the P3, and on the ongoing upgrades to firmware. In case you haven't noticed, we're in a worldwide recession, and even the largest of companies are paying careful attention to their costs. Some have laid off people, few are hiring. Elecraft has a small team of very good engineers -- they're neighbors, so I know some of them. They're peddling as fast as they can, while remaining fiscally responsible so that they can stay in biz to support us, their customers. As to responsiveness -- I'd be interested to hear your experience communicating with engineers or management at Yaesu, Kenwood, Icom, or Ten Tec IN ANY TIMEFRAME. In the past month, I've exchanged four emails with Wayne Burdick on technical issues that concern me and that I felt should concern him. Both Wayne and Eric monitor this reflector regularly, and comment when needed to support their customers. They are the OWNERS, and Wayne is the chief engineer. Lyle Johnson, who is responsible for firmware, also monitors the reflector and contributes. Support is the solving of problems, NOT responding to wish lists, or providing personal answers to questions about delivery times of future products. Go to the website for that info. Or call the office during business hours. Yes, I see that you're in VK. I have that same issue with Yaesu, Icom, and Kenwood. :) 73, Jim Brown K9YC ______________________________________________________________ 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
