6700 Owner ready to trade up

ka7gzr

I own a 6700 and I am ready for the next iteration of hardware. Mr. Flex, please give us a path for trading up!

Jim

ka7gzr

Mark Griffin

Perhaps a Flexradio with a built in PC with all the programs and software that actually works without the issues. I remember when flexradio came out with the 5000 and then a 5000 with a built in computer. That certainly didn't last very long at all. Mark Griffin, KB3Z

Martin AA6E

The upgrade to the 6700 is two 6700s!  And you get 16 panadapters!

@Mark: I think the built-in PC for the 5000 was not a great story.  It was a nice package, but PCs and PC operating systems go obsolete much faster than ham hardware, and Flex can't compete well with HP or Asus. (Last I checked, the 5000-C is locked into Windows XP forever.)

The Maestro is a different proposition, because knobs!  And, you can throw it away (or upgrade it) every couple of years without touching the big black box.

KF4HR

As a 6700 owner, I'd much rather pay to have SmartSDR become better refined rather than pay (and start over with) a new hardware platform.  After all, these are software defined radios.  I hope is FRS designed the 6xxx hardware platforms to support improved software improvements for several years to come. 

Walt

KF4HR

Big triple-thumbs-up for that observation !

Cheers

Tim - W4TME

We did.  It is very expensive to bring a new radio to market.

Bill -VA3WTB

No, not going back words Mark!

Burt Fisher

I don't know how you make money on the 6300

KF4HR

Tim - My hat is off to you and the rest of Flex team.  I'm thoroughly enjoying my 6700.

Butch - KF4HR

Andrew Holman2

I am glad to have a 6300. The radio is amazing and at a great price point. 

Mark_WS7M

Jim, if you want to send me a deposit, I'll hold it for you to make sure you get the next best thing after the 6700.  I'd say $20k or so should ensure you get the next best thing.  I'll just keep it safe for you invested in silicon and other materials in the form of a few radios to ensure it doesn't lose value!  When you are ready I'll send it back +/- some interest depending upon the market!

What say you!?  Need my paypal address!?   :-)

ka7gzr

Wow Mark how can I pass on deal like that.? I especially like the silicon investment scheme. I will forward the deposit as soon I get my returns from the Bolivian General I'm helping out.. Jim

Burt Fisher

The K1OIK testing program:

1. You send me your rig for one year

2. For no fee I will send you my log of all contacts made with true reports.

3. I will calibrate its frequency to a Heathkit VF-1 VFO

4. I will test the cooling my keeping the key down for 24 hours.

5. I will test its resistance to ESD by rubbing the components on my rug.

6. I will test its resistance to corrosion by putting it in Cape Cod Bay.