[Elecraft] K3 Status Update 8/29/07

[Per Brix]

It's great that we are closing in on the first deliveries now. Being in
the line for the 2nd production run I can't wait to hear for all you
lucky First-Production-Run-Guys.

I am actually quite satisfied with the delays! In my daily work in a
production company with R&D as an important parameter for us I know that
projects of a certain complexity and size normally presents you with
hick-ups delaying the plans. Either you deal with them up front (which
might delay the project) or you end up spending 10 times the resources
fighting with "after-sales issues".

I don't know why, but I some how forgot that when I bought my FT-2000
last year... :-( Fortunately I got my money back just in time to order
the K3 ;-)

IMHO the communication from Elecraft is unparalleled and combined with
the delays it sends a clear signal that those guys are very professionel
& devoted in supplying the ham community with the best of the best more
than they care about the ever important cash flow. This is indeed unlike
some of the other players in the market...

The day Wayne, Eric & Co. decides to retire in order to catch up with the
family and actually make some QSO's as well, will be a sad day for our
community.

Well, back to work... take care!

73, Per
oz5abo