> I agree Gary,
>
> I think the price corrected for inflation and performance has actually
> dropped compared to my fully loaded, dual loaded K3 nearly 10 years
> ago ( and sold keeping my single receiver K3 which I upgraded as far
> as possible.) So I was comfortable with the price.
>
> I'm in the group 2 bunch.
>
> 73, tom w7sua
>
>
>
> On 10/4/2020 8:31 AM, Gary J Ferdinand wrote:
>> Well, let’s think about this one a bit. I for one was not
>> disappointed with the pricing; I think they did a super job.
>>
>> I have a K4D on first-group order for $4700. The new price adds
>> $300. I’m ok with that due to the extreme circumstances involved
>> with getting parts, etc. But there’s another way to look at it.
>>
>> To get a rig from Elecraft pre-K4 such as the K3S, compared with the
>> K4D, you would have to add a K3S SUB RX, synthesizer board, at least
>> one CW or narrow SSB filter (or both), the I/O board for all the
>> antenna connections, a P3, a P3 SVGA option, a P3 TX monitor option,
>> a digital voice recorder. And, I’ve probably forgotten a few, such
>> as the K4’s ethernet connection and all that implies.
>>
>> Throw in the extras offered by the K4D and man this is a great deal.
>> For example the P3 cannot compare with the display on the K4(D).
>>
>> Throw in performance and it’s even better.
>>
>> Enjoy the hobby whatever you choose to get. Fun is the name of the
>> game.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Gary W2CS
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Oct 3, 2020, at 12:09 AM, Dave <
[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> I was disappointed to see the pricing for the K4. I thought the base
>>> K4 would be in or around $3500 to $3700 and perhaps $500 or so to go
>>> to the K4D. As it turns out, another $900 for the K4D. These prices
>>> do not include the ATU ($400) or even a hand-held Mic. The total for
>>> the K4D that I was thinking of purchasing would have been almost
>>> $5470. (+shipping ??) it’s out of my price range. It will be
>>> interesting to see what the K4HD goes for. I’m glad that I had my
>>> $1500 deposit refunded several months ago. I have to wonder if one
>>> will really be able to tell the difference between any K4 and the
>>> FTDX101D which can be purchased for under $3000 and includes the ATU
>>> and a Mic????
>>>
>>> I hope you folks enjoy the K4 as I’m sure it will be a great radio.
>>> I will continue to use my K3s as the price for that fine radio is
>>> dropping like crazy and has allowed me to pick up a second one for a
>>> surprisingly low price.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Dave N8AG
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