>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
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