Hi Dave, I can think of three reasons why in-depth discussion of the K4 is not taking place here on this reflector. The biggest reason is this reflector does not support HTML or attachments. With the K4 being able to attach screenshots of the K4 display is very important in trouble shooting and answering questions about settings. The second reason is the file support on the K4 reflector. Where files can be deposited for subscribers to access at will. This reflector does not support that kind of depository. This reflector does have an archive like the K4 reflector, but in my opinion the search capability on the K4 reflector is superior. The third reason is , while this reflector has served us well when Elecraft had only a few products, now it has become a real navigation issue with so many products. Yes, you can set rules to get only those K4, K3, etc. to go to a certain folder, but that requires the sender to put the appropriate subject line in. This doesn't always happen. The K4 reflector example is people will change the discussion of a thread and not update the subject line. On the K4 reflector or the KX reflector you know the discussion is only about the K4 or KX radios. Fourth on the group.io reflectors there is a dedicated administrator. Back in the day it was easy for Wayne and Eric to administer this reflector now with so much activity it is hard for them to do that. They have now passed that on to Keith. Keith's job is to fix K3s and K4s. I would prefer as a customer that he continue doing that and not worry about administering this reflector. As to being a nonmember of groups.io, it is a simple task to join groups.io and subscribe to any groups/reflectors you wish. I belong to eight groups, all related to amateur radio. Also, I have mentioned before you don't have to own or even aspire to own a K4 to join the K4 reflector. There are subscribers there that their main interest is SDRs in general etc. And one more reason. There are subscribers on the K4 reflector that only own a K4 and no other Elecraft equipment and they don't want to filter through all the other discussions about Elecraft equipment they don't own or care about. They are not going to subscribe to this reflector. I hope that explains things for you Dave. Sign up on the K4 reflector and learn more about it. You are more than welcome there.
73, Mark, WB9CIF -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Dave Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2023 08:34 To: Elecraft Discussion List <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] K4 discussion on groups.io While separate groups for K1, K2, K3, K4, KX2, etc are up to whoever sets them up, lets not forget the main product for Elecraft at the moment is the K4, so why not discuss it on this open group that is run by Elecraft? The K4 groups.io archive is closed to non members, which isn't helpful to anyone who doesn't wish to join but merely wants more information on a product. 73 Dave G4AON K1, K2, KX3, K4D (#286), KPA500 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net/ Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to markmus...@outlook.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
