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I just want to thank Wayne, Eric, and the gang for taking us beyond the
original definition of what a K3 could do. Yes, I know, we're having a little problem getting the APF right, but does anyone really thing it won't be right in the end? I don't. And I suspect there may be a few other "goodies" in the future. The real point is that this is virgin territory as far as what we were promised on the front end--at least what we were promised specifically! That's what separates Elecraft from the other manufacturers, and I, for one, am grateful. I just hope the rest of you are too. There's been a hint of frustration that APF didn't work perfectly at the outset, and some additional frustration about just how to engage it, but this will most certainly be resolved as practically as possible. The K3 does have some limitations, mechanical or otherwise, but it's still a radio that will keep gaining more and more capabilities. That's what "upgradeable" radios are all about I think. The implimentation of some of these capabilities may be complicated by other factors, but "what the hey"! Don't use these improvements if it bothers you that much. I had a very nice Orion II, which I liked a lot, but it just didn't have the potential for improvement like my K3. So I sold it. While Ten-Tec is still trying to get the Orions to perform more or less as advertised, the K3 has zoomed past that plateau. In truth, nobody else out there is really offering a radio that will be stretched--most of the upgradeable capabilities for these radios is devoted to trying to get them cleaned up. Some of you may not agree with this, but I'm convinced that we (K3 owners) have the only radio that will truly expand, as opposed to being one of a series of "new and improved" models. So, bring on your suggestions for improvement (that's how the APF feature got added), but don't be too critical of the time it takes to get it right. Patience is a virtue. If anyone thinks there is another manufacturer that is doing a better job of enhancing their product, I'd like to know about it. Oh, by the way, most of these enhancements are free, in the form of firmware upgrades. I don't think you are seeing much of this elsewhere. Dave W7AQK ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Thanks Dave,
I don't think anyone could have put it better. I've only had my K3 for a short time. but WOW!!!! I have worked stations that I never even thought I would hear. And Elecraft service, in my opinion, is second to none. Thanks to everyone involved!!!!! Mike WB6CLZ K3 #4522 ---------- Original Message ---------- From: "David Yarnes" <[hidden email]> To: <[hidden email]> Subject: [Elecraft] APF et al. Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2010 19:53:49 -0700 I just want to thank Wayne, Eric, and the gang for taking us beyond the original definition of what a K3 could do. Yes, I know, we're having a little problem getting the APF right, but does anyone really thing it won't be right in the end? I don't. And I suspect there may be a few other "goodies" in the future. The real point is that this is virgin territory as far as what we were promised on the front end--at least what we were promised specifically! That's what separates Elecraft from the other manufacturers, and I, for one, am grateful. I just hope the rest of you are too. There's been a hint of frustration that APF didn't work perfectly at the outset, and some additional frustration about just how to engage it, but this will most certainly be resolved as practically as possible. The K3 does have some limitations, mechanical or otherwise, but it's still a radio that will keep gaining more and more capabilities. That's what "upgradeable" radios are all about I think. The implimentation of some of these capabilities may be complicated by other factors, but "what the hey"! Don't use these improvements if it bothers you that much. I had a very nice Orion II, which I liked a lot, but it just didn't have the potential for improvement like my K3. So I sold it. While Ten-Tec is still trying to get the Orions to perform more or less as advertised, the K3 has zoomed past that plateau. In truth, nobody else out there is really offering a radio that will be stretched--most of the upgradeable capabilities for these radios is devoted to trying to get them cleaned up. Some of you may not agree with this, but I'm convinced that we (K3 owners) have the only radio that will truly expand, as opposed to being one of a series of "new and improved" models. So, bring on your suggestions for improvement (that's how the APF feature got added), but don't be too critical of the time it takes to get it right. Patience is a virtue. If anyone thinks there is another manufacturer that is doing a better job of enhancing their product, I'd like to know about it. Oh, by the way, most of these enhancements are free, in the form of firmware upgrades. I don't think you are seeing much of this elsewhere. Dave W7AQK ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ____________________________________________________________ Globe Life Insurance $1* Buys $50,000 Life Insurance. Adults or Children. No Medical Exam. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4cd619ac92a23c21d6st03vuc ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Well said, Dave. I agree completely and this kind of response is why I
took the K3 plunge. So far I am pleased with both the radio and the interaction we owners of the Elecraft products recieve from the owners and staff at Elecraft. Good show, gents. 73, de Nate >> -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://n0nb.us/index.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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