[Elecraft] K3 Shipping Delays

[Jim Brown]

Much has been posted here about this topic. I've also seen (and 
heard) considerable correspondence from some top operators who have 
been testing pre-production K3s under some rather torturous contest 
and QRN conditions. Although I'm not privy to internal communications 
at Elecraft, I'd bet that this testing has caused some of the fine 
points of the design to be tweaked. I'd also bet that like any other 
manufacturer, Elecraft is experiencing delays on deliveries of 
critical parts.  

So, while we're anxious to see the finished product on our operating 
bench, the second sort of delays are to be expected from any mfr who 
is reasonably picky about what parts they buy and where they buy 
them, and the first sort of delays will result in a better radio. So 
cool your jets, and give Wayne and Eric the breathing space to do 
their jobs. They have a long history of doing that very well.

73,

Jim Brown K9YC