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Ken Widelitz-2

K4

Wayne and Eric are like Mueller and his investigators - No leaks.

73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT

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Alan Bloom

Re: K4

I'm always amazed at what a great job Elecraft does keeping major new
products secret throughout a long, multi-year development cycle. There
were engineers and others throughout the country (and the world) who
knew about it but never let it slip.

Alan N1AL

On 5/16/19 12:44 PM, Ken Widelitz wrote:
> Wayne and Eric are like Mueller and his investigators - No leaks.
>
>
>
> 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT
>
>
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NK7Z

Re: K4

It will be interesting to go through the for sale ads on QRZ, and QTH
looking at who sold a K3S in the months leading up to the release date
of the K4, then do the same for the time period of the K3 to K3S
transition.

If it is the same people, then we can guess at who had advanced
knowledge, and who to watch next time...

73s and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Technical Specialist
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resource

On 5/16/19 9:43 PM, Alan wrote:

> I'm always amazed at what a great job Elecraft does keeping major new
> products secret throughout a long, multi-year development cycle. There
> were engineers and others throughout the country (and the world) who
> knew about it but never let it slip.
>
> Alan N1AL
>
>
> On 5/16/19 12:44 PM, Ken Widelitz wrote:
>> Wayne and Eric are like Mueller and his investigators - No leaks.
>>
>>
>> 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT
>>
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Re: K4

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The web page says ship date is November73Jim H
In a message dated 5/16/2019 10:21:58 PM Pacific Standard Time, [hidden email] writes:

John Marvin wrote
> I guess it must be "morning" on the east coast. The K4 is now officially
> up on the front page of the Elecraft website, and you can now submit
> pre-orders again, for those who are anxious to do so.
> 73,
> John
> AC0ZG

Thanks for posting this John! Order placed! Let the waiting begin.

“Is it here yet?”

“No”

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“Is it here yet?”

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“Is it here yet?”

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...

Lou, W0FK

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Alan Bloom

Re: K4

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Yes, but on the other hand, I knew about it in advance and I still have
my K3. :=)

I suspect the K3s will still be a popular radio because of its friendly
user interface, world-class performance, small size and weight, and low
power consumption. It's a great DXpedition and Field Day rig.

Alan N1AL

On 5/16/19 10:30 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote:

> It will be interesting to go through the for sale ads on QRZ, and QTH
> looking at who sold a K3S in the months leading up to the release date
> of the K4, then do the same for the time period of the K3 to K3S
> transition.
>
> If it is the same people, then we can guess at who had advanced
> knowledge, and who to watch next time...
>
> 73s and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z)
> https://www.nk7z.net
> ARRL Technical Specialist
> ARRL Volunteer Examiner
> ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resource
>
> On 5/16/19 9:43 PM, Alan wrote:
>> I'm always amazed at what a great job Elecraft does keeping major new
>> products secret throughout a long, multi-year development cycle.
>> There were engineers and others throughout the country (and the
>> world) who knew about it but never let it slip.
>>
>> Alan N1AL
>>
>>
>> On 5/16/19 12:44 PM, Ken Widelitz wrote:
>>> Wayne and Eric are like Mueller and his investigators - No leaks.
>>>
>>>
>>> 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT
>>>
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Vic Rosenthal

Re: K4

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And you worked for the CIA when?
I was in the K3 focus group. I didn’t even tell my wife.

Victor 4X6GP

> On 17 May 2019, at 8:30, Dave Cole (NK7Z) <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> It will be interesting to go through the for sale ads on QRZ, and QTH looking at who sold a K3S in the months leading up to the release date of the K4, then do the same for the time period of the K3 to K3S transition.
>
> If it is the same people, then we can guess at who had advanced knowledge, and who to watch next time...
>
> 73s and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z)
> https://www.nk7z.net
> ARRL Technical Specialist
> ARRL Volunteer Examiner
> ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resource
>
>> On 5/16/19 9:43 PM, Alan wrote:
>> I'm always amazed at what a great job Elecraft does keeping major new products secret throughout a long, multi-year development cycle. There were engineers and others throughout the country (and the world) who knew about it but never let it slip.
>> Alan N1AL
>>> On 5/16/19 12:44 PM, Ken Widelitz wrote:
>>> Wayne and Eric are like Mueller and his investigators - No leaks.
>>>
>>>
>>> 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT
>>>
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Jim Brown-10

Re: K4

In reply to this post by Alan Bloom

On 5/16/2019 9:43 PM, Alan wrote:
> I'm always amazed at what a great job Elecraft does keeping major new
> products secret throughout a long, multi-year development cycle. There
> were engineers and others throughout the country (and the world) who
> knew about it but never let it slip.

Some are my friends. Although I've suspected for several years that this
project was underway, I never attempt to compromise those friends by
probing for info. I've long had friends and colleagues in sensitive
gigs, and that's always been my practice. If someone wants to volunteer
info, I'll listen.

I'm quite happy with my early s/n K3s with dual RX and upgraded synth
and preamp. I'm in no hurry to buy a K4.

73, Jim K9YC

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Jim - N4ST

Re: K4

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Yeah, I keep my rigs "3 Deep".
A backup and then a backup for the backup.

_________
73,
Jim - N4ST

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4

Yes, but on the other hand, I knew about it in advance and I still have my K3. :=)

I suspect the K3s will still be a popular radio because of its friendly user interface, world-class performance, small size and weight, and low power consumption. It's a great DXpedition and Field Day rig.

Alan N1AL

On 5/16/19 10:30 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote:

Gary Smith-2

Re: K4

In reply to this post by Vic Rosenthal

My father, W1BML (SK) worked for General
Dynamics from 62 till retirement in the
early 80's as principal engineer in
electronics on submarines in Groton, CT.
In WWII he worked in the Philadelphia Navy
Yard designing submarine propulsion.

He never once revealed any Navy/military
secret, even back from WWII. Some people
keep their word.

73

& Kudos to Elecraft on another wonderful
venture.

Gary
KA1J

> And you worked for the CIA when?
> I was in the K3 focus group. I didn´t even tell my wife.
>
> Victor 4X6GP
>
> > On 17 May 2019, at 8:30, Dave Cole (NK7Z) <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >
> > It will be interesting to go through the for sale ads on QRZ, and
> > QTH looking at who sold a K3S in the months leading up to the
> > release date of the K4, then do the same for the time period of the
> > K3 to K3S transition.
> >
> > If it is the same people, then we can guess at who had advanced
> > knowledge, and who to watch next time...
> >
> > 73s and thanks,
> > Dave (NK7Z)
> > https://www.nk7z.net
> > ARRL Technical Specialist
> > ARRL Volunteer Examiner
> > ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resource
> >
> >> On 5/16/19 9:43 PM, Alan wrote:
> >> I'm always amazed at what a great job Elecraft does keeping major
> >> new products secret throughout a long, multi-year development
> >> cycle. There were engineers and others throughout the country (and
> >> the world) who knew about it but never let it slip. Alan N1AL
> >>> On 5/16/19 12:44 PM, Ken Widelitz wrote:
> >>> Wayne and Eric are like Mueller and his investigators - No leaks.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT
> >>>

Gary Smith-2

Re: K4

In reply to this post by Jim - N4ST

I've been thinking about buying the K4
when it comes out, move the K3s to
"backup", selling my "backup" K3 & also
sell sell my old Corsair II & an Icom pro.

I think now I'm going to buy the K4, sell
the Corsair & Icom, move the K3 out to the
Aliner Popup & have the K3s as backup.

I think that's my best option.

73,
Gary
KA1J

> Yeah, I keep my rigs "3 Deep".
> A backup and then a backup for the backup.
>
>
> _________
> 73,
> Jim - N4ST

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FOR SALE: PR-6/KXV3A

I recently upgraded to the KXV3B so the above items are excess to my needs

PR-6 6M receive preamp with power cable/accessory plug and BNC adapters —- $130 shipped
KXV3A must be installed in the K3 to use the PR-6 —- $50 shipped

Both $165 shipped Priority Mail. USPS money order or cleared personal check preferred.

Please contact me off the list.

Thanks es 73,
Elliott WA6TLA
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