[Elecraft] K3 production runs - Any increases planned?

[David Pratt]

In a recent message, R Atkins <rusty_atkins at yahoo.com> wrote ...
>I want this radio REALLY bad, but it's very difficult to wait for it 
>when I've worked through my tech, general, and extra class since the 
>announcement, have to wait 4 more months still, have nothing but a 
>mobile 2m, and can have any of several (admittedly lesser) radios at my 
>door the next  day.

As an interim measure, Rusty, why not build a simple CW rig for 40 
meters?  It could be a basic crystal oscillator and low power PA, 
possibly using vacuum tubes. There are plenty of crystals and suitable 
components around. This would enable you to practise your CW skills and 
get some experience on HF before your "big rig" arrives. You will 
already have a receiver of course - the one you have been using for 
short wave listening before getting your license.
73
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David G4DMP
Leeds, England, UK
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