[TenTec] Final Firmware O2

[w4wst at cox.net]

I used to enjoy reading this reflector but lately it seems to be a place for ELECRAFT owners to point out how much better the K3 is compared to the O11,
I wouldn't feel it appropriate to frequent the ELECRAFT site with constant comments as to why my O11 is better than a K3.
I drive a BMW and I love it but I don't frequent any other auto sites to tell their owners how much better my BMW is compared to the car they are driving.
For everyone's sake get over it. Thankfully, everyone has their own likes and dislikes and that's the way it should be. I'll enjoy my O11 and you enjoy your K3.
Harry  w4wst
---- Jim Brown K9YC <k9yc at audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote: 
> I don't want to turn this reflector into an Elecraft reflector, but I do 
> feel the need to correct misinformation.
> 
> > It appears that some believe the K3 radio with its rapid parade of 
> > firmware revisions is somehow superior because it needs frequent revising 
> 
> This may come as a shock to Orion owners, but nearly all firmware updates 
> to the K3 provide ADDED FEATURES and user controls, not fixes to the 
> previous firmware. Firmware updates are beta tested by experienced hams, 
> and are easily loaded into the radio. Not only that, but the chief engineer 
> (N6KR, principal of the company), the other principal, WA6HHQ, and the 
> softare/firmware engineer read the email reflector every day and respond to 
> posts when needed. Most of those firmware updates are the result of user 
> feedback requesting new features or improved user control. 
> 
> > Last time I checked the ads the K3 does not have a sweep screen.
> 
> Elecraft has announced (via their email reflector) an accessory to provide 
> this function. It's not on the price list yet, and is not shipping. 
> 
> One of the many very nice things about the Elecraft radios is that they are 
> modular, and you can buy the modules that YOU want. This makes them less 
> expensive for most hams. For example, my K3 drives my Hercules II to full 
> power with only 10 watts, so if you have a Herc II, you could order the K3 
> without the 100W amp and tuner. I recently ran two major contests with the 
> K3/10 and the Hercules II. Leaving out the 100W amp saves $500, the tuner 
> $330. The second RX is $650, and is exactly the same as the primary RX. If 
> you don't need it, you don't have to buy it. AND, you can save 10-15% of 
> the cost by buying the K3 as a kit!  
> 
> 73,
> 
> Jim K9YC
> 
> 
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