Posted by
Edward R Cole on
Apr 28, 2012; 8:01pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/amp-tp7508126p7509650.html
When I bought my K3/10 (w/sub-Rx) at near $3K I promised my wife this
was "the last radio I would buy in my life"! So, OK, I lied (fibbed
is nicer) and bought a KX3. But my intention is still the same: the
K3 promised non-obsolescence since it was a SDR in its
heart. Elecraft has more than met the challenge with a solid stream
of firmware upgrades/improvements.
I am aware that hardware will continue to evolve and in time some of
the components of the K3 will become "old stuff". But I am hoping
that the K3 line will be extended new life with module upgrades when
that occurs vs obsolescense by bringing out a "K4" which I will most
certainly not be able to afford (I robbed my 401K for the K3).
After having my K3 for two years I have come to believe it is the
best radio one can get at any price. If the hardware can be improved
thru upgrades along with firmware improvements I see there being no
reason to abandon the K3 (it will be the K4).
So this is my way of gently lobbying for this approach vs the new
model run-out business model. The computer industry does this
already too much.
AS far as a 1.5kW sspa I am not in that market so does not play a
part in my purchasing behavior. I might some day opt for the KPA500
if running 270w seems too "feeble"...but not likely since I was
having plenty fun at 12w with the K3/10.
I am one of the non-HF users of the K3 whose ranks are
increasing. The K3 (and now the KX3) have come under notice of eme
and VHF/mw users who will invest their kw$ on the higher frequencies
6m+. My upcoming paper on using the KX3+KX3-2M as IF radio for mw
will help encourage those folks to look at Elecraft products.
73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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