>From the looks of it, at least 100 K3s are now on the air. A number of them have been through one or more of the major contests. Several have been on DXpeditions.
There have been a couple construction related issues posted and I've heard one has gone back to the factory for a look see. Other than firmware changes, it looks like the rig will have minimal hardware issues. Firmware doesn't really sound like a problem to me. The fact that it continues to develop and improve is very positive IMHO. There are hams here that still have firmware issues with mature products from other manufacturers. Am I disappointed that I don't have the radio yet? Sure. Would I like more frequent updates than we have been getting? Sure. Do I understand why they aren't as frequent? Yes. Elecraft has had to do some things (winding toroids, if nothing else) they didn't expect to need to do. I'm not sure many companies would have taken that task on to keep product moving out the door. That alone implies that the technical folks had to check the non-technical folks work, time consuming, but guarantees that minimal defects creep into the product. Cool. In addition, they've added new staff to deal with vendor issues and regain some control given up by using outside vendors. It takes time to get new folks into the swing of things, even skilled labor. My "faith" in Elecraft isn't shaken. I've had conversation with folks who have K3s and whose opinions I trust and expect a great radio. I expect, if I do have a problem with my K3, that Elecraft will make it right (or better yet, help me make it right). Maybe I'll have to call instead of sending an email, whoop-de-doo. I see a few fellow contesters are picking up used K2s. I know a number of us are still very pleased with the K2 contesting mojo. I don't particularly like the turmoil on this reflector. Sadly, it's not unique to this reflector... Wishing all the peace that is supposed to go along with the season, regardless of faith. Happy Holidays to all, Julius n2wn Julius Fazekas N2WN Elecraft K2/100 #3311 Elecraft K2/100 #4455 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
