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Dick-4

K4

And after reading all the comments on “why buy a K4, or even Elecraft when I have Icoms et al, etc.” . Well I haven’t heard anyone say “MADE IN AMERICA”. And as previously stated so well, add boards anytime to update or add desired features without having to pay for another “box” to house all the interiors. Of course this is in MHO.

73, Dick, W1REJ

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George Thornton

Re: K4

I have been an active HAM since about 2000.

After a brief and very unsatisfactory experience with a Kenwood 2000, all my HF rigs have been Elecraft and I have always gone kit.

I currently own a well-populated K3 with some of the K3s modifications.

I am less concerned about bells and whistles than pure performance. Can I hear them? Can I penetrate through under adverse conditions and get a QSL?

Elecraft has always delivered and has always been at or near the top in performance.

I have confidence with Elecraft that I am at the top in quality and when I can't get through it is not the fault of the radio.

I know this is a smart company. It is an American company that has survived and excelled in a market dominated by foreign competition.

On top of it, this is an organization that listens to and takes care of its customers. If something goes wrong they will help me sort it out and fix it. And they will do it for a reasonable price.

I don't see myself ever going anywhere else.

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Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 6:40 AM
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Subject: [Elecraft] K4

And after reading all the comments on “why buy a K4, or even Elecraft when I have Icoms et al, etc.” . Well I haven’t heard anyone say “MADE IN AMERICA”. And as previously stated so well, add boards anytime to update or add desired features without having to pay for another “box” to house all the interiors. Of course this is in MHO.

73, Dick, W1REJ

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W2xj

Re: K4

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I really don’t care where it is made.

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> On May 21, 2019, at 9:40 AM, Dick <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>
> And after reading all the comments on “why buy a K4, or even Elecraft when I have Icoms et al, etc.” . Well I haven’t heard anyone say “MADE IN AMERICA”. And as previously stated so well, add boards anytime to update or add desired features without having to pay for another “box” to house all the interiors. Of course this is in MHO.
>
> 73, Dick, W1REJ
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hbjr

Re: K4

We should all care. That should be an important consideration for anyone living in this country considering the amount of jobs that have been sent overseas.

I applaud a company that makes any part of their product in this country. It sounds trite, but the job you save may be your own.

----- Original Message -----
From: W2xj ([hidden email])
Date: 05/21/19 12:25
To: Dick ([hidden email])
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4

I really don’t care where it is made.

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Ken G Kopp

Where it's made

For a number of reasons it should be self-evident that where an item is
made is of the utmost importance.

73

K0PP

On Tue, May 21, 2019, 12:17 Hank <[hidden email]> wrote:

>
> We should all care. That should be an important consideration for anyone
> living in this country considering the amount of jobs that have been sent
> overseas.
>
> I applaud a company that makes any part of their product in this country.
> It sounds trite, but the job you save may be your own.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: W2xj ([hidden email])
> Date: 05/21/19 12:25
> To: Dick ([hidden email])
> Cc: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4
>
> I really don’t care where it is made.
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On May 21, 2019, at 9:40 AM, Dick <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >
> >
> > And after reading all the comments on “why buy a K4, or even Elecraft
> when I have Icoms et al, etc.” . Well I haven’t heard anyone say “MADE IN
> AMERICA”. And as previously stated so well, add boards anytime to update
> or add desired features without having to pay for another “box” to house
> all the interiors. Of course this is in MHO.
> >
> > 73, Dick, W1REJ
> >
> >
> > Sent from Mail for Windows 10
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Re: Where it's made

So, so true, Ken!!Barry, KI7FGE

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On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 11:24 AM, Ken G Kopp<[hidden email]> wrote: For a number of reasons it should be self-evident that where an item is
made is of the utmost importance.

73

K0PP

On Tue, May 21, 2019, 12:17 Hank <[hidden email]> wrote:

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Clay Autery-2

Re: Where it's made

Makes a BIG difference to me. Huge!

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On 21-May-19 13:41, Barry Tuttleman via Elecraft wrote:

> So, so true, Ken!!Barry, KI7FGE
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>
> On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 11:24 AM, Ken G Kopp<[hidden email]> wrote: For a number of reasons it should be self-evident that where an item is
> made is of the utmost importance.
>
> 73
>
> K0PP
>
> On Tue, May 21, 2019, 12:17 Hank <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> We should all care. That should be an important consideration for anyone
>> living in this country considering the amount of jobs that have been sent
>> overseas.
>>
>> I applaud a company that makes any part of their product in this country.
>> It sounds trite, but the job you save may be your own.
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: W2xj ([hidden email])
>> Date: 05/21/19 12:25
>> To: Dick ([hidden email])
>> Cc: [hidden email]
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4
>>
>> I really don’t care where it is made.
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> On May 21, 2019, at 9:40 AM, Dick <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> And after reading all the comments on “why buy a K4, or even Elecraft
>> when I have Icoms et al, etc.” . Well I haven’t heard anyone say “MADE IN
>> AMERICA”. And as previously stated so well, add boards anytime to update
>> or add desired features without having to pay for another “box” to house
>> all the interiors. Of course this is in MHO.
>>> 73, Dick, W1REJ
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
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Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ

Re: Where it's made

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Let's end this thread for now in the interest of keeping list traffic manageable
for other readers.

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W8JH

Re: Where it's made

In reply to this post by Ken G Kopp

And we should respect that the Elecraft list has global coverage and there is
a global customer base.

73,

Joe, W8JH

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73,

Joe, W8JH

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k6dgw

Re: K4

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It all depends on your definition of "made." A huge fraction of
electronic components and most silicon is fabricated in a variety of
countries in or close to Asia these days. There really isn't any choice
anymore. If your "made" includes them, essentially nothing electronic
is made in the US anymore. OTOH, if your "made" includes only
conceptual and detailed design, assembly, testing, and finished product
logistics, then there is a big difference between Elecraft and
FT<mumble> in terms of where it's made
73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County.

On 5/21/2019 9:22 AM, W2xj wrote:

> I really don’t care where it is made.
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On May 21, 2019, at 9:40 AM, Dick <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>>
>> And after reading all the comments on “why buy a K4, or even Elecraft when I have Icoms et al, etc.” . Well I haven’t heard anyone say “MADE IN AMERICA”. And as previously stated so well, add boards anytime to update or add desired features without having to pay for another “box” to house all the interiors. Of course this is in MHO.
>>
>> 73, Dick, W1REJ
>>

Tony Estep

Re: K4

It's pretty funny to talk about "made-in-USA" products on a chat group
conducted on computers, which are connected by routers and switches and
display their output on LCD or LED monitors. Presumably those who stick to
domestically-made products don't have phones, TVs, or cars. Probably don't
have much to wear either, and pretty monotonous diets.

Tony KT0NY

On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 4:57 PM Fred Jensen <[hidden email]> wrote:

> It all depends on your definition of "made." A huge fraction of
> electronic components and most silicon is fabricated in a variety of
> countries in or close to Asia these days. There really isn't any choice
> anymore. If your "made" includes them, essentially nothing electronic
> is made in the US anymore. OTOH, if your "made" includes only
> conceptual and detailed design, assembly, testing, and finished product
> logistics, then there is a big difference between Elecraft and
> FT<mumble> in terms of where it's made
> 73,
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County.
>
> On 5/21/2019 9:22 AM, W2xj wrote:
> > I really don’t care where it is made.
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> >> On May 21, 2019, at 9:40 AM, Dick <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> And after reading all the comments on “why buy a K4, or even Elecraft
> when I have Icoms et al, etc.” . Well I haven’t heard anyone say “MADE IN
> AMERICA”. And as previously stated so well, add boards anytime to update
> or add desired features without having to pay for another “box” to house
> all the interiors. Of course this is in MHO.
> >>
> >> 73, Dick, W1REJ
> >>
>
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Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ

Re: K4

Administrator

Folks - we closed the made in.. thread earlier today.

73,
Eric
Mooderator from time to time..
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On 5/21/2019 3:05 PM, Tony Estep wrote:
> It's pretty funny to talk about "made-in-USA" products on a chat group
> conducted on computers, which are connected by routers and switches and
> display their output on LCD or LED monitors. Presumably those who stick to
> domestically-made products don't have phones, TVs, or cars. Probably don't
> have much to wear either, and pretty monotonous diets.
>
> Tony KT0NY
>
>

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