>
> I'm surprised we haven't seen requests asking Elecraft to make a monitor
> as a companion for the P3, or an Elecraft keyboard for digital modes.
> Some people either simply value form over function and damn the cost, or
> they have no comprehension of the effect of economy of scale on price
> versus performance..
>
> Dave AB7E
>
>
>
> On 2/24/2012 7:00 PM, William Levy wrote:
>> All Alpha amps ever made are key down amps. I can attest to that truth
>> since 1978.
>>
>> I have a Henry 3KX that is and has been since 1986.
>>
>> I can't speak for the others. There really is no need for Elecraft to build
>> a key down amp.
>> They would only be redeveloping the wheel. That is foolish if you are
>> building cutting edge transceivers that have best in class receivers.
>>
>> I own my K3 because they built the best receiver. I don't expect them to be
>> my big amp company.
>> I am delighted that they built a small amp that knocked the 30L-1 out after
>> 50 years.
>>
>> If you want to buy a great radio you buy the best receiver first. It's
>> wonderful that the transmitters come along with them these days.
>>
>> Everything else comes later. Mix and match folks. These guys can't be
>> everything to every dreamer out there.
>>
>>
>> 73, Bill N2WL
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