More from Kristen (K6WX) on Elecraft

First, I agree with her comments, which is why I am quoting her (below)

Second: I really should ask if she wants to contribute here...

Thank You, Kristen!

[H]ere is another screed I wrote right before that on this topic to W6DH:

I had seen part of it, but not the whole thing. It's a weird slice; it has a neither fish nor fowl feel to me. I'm not sure what I think of it yet. They seem to be stuck in the past with displays. I don't know why they think having the K3's display is a good thing. An iPod Touch is lightyears ahead. I also don't like the choice of NiMH batteries. Why not LiFePO4? It's also quite expensive with a base price of ~$800. With all the options, I'll bet they are in IC7000 territory. They seem to have come around on SDRs. They used to poo poo them. Apparently they will only have a K3 compatible serial control signal. Why not something a bit more modern? The output I/Q might be only marginally useful given how narrow the bandwidth will be out of the roofing filters. I guess time will tell.

I think Elecraft has lost their way a bit. They may sell a bunch to the people who will buy anything they make. I might change my mind about it after I see more, but who knows.

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