[Elecraft] K3 Questions

[Vic K2VCO]

Toby Pennington wrote:
> Does Elecraft build their own modules or are they contracted out to a
> 3rd party?

A subcontractor builds the boards.

> IS keying for CW done with relays or with diodes?

Keying is all solid-state.

> Since serial number 31 was a kit,  is there a second production line
> for assembled units, or do they only have one production line for
> both kits and assembled units?   If they are  working on kits and
> assembled units on one production line then it will be some time to
> get the first production run shipped assuming a production run is 200
> units.

I can't answer this since I don't work for Elecraft, but it would only 
be logical to have separate assembly lines, since kitting and assembly 
are totally different jobs.

> Looking at this as an outsider,  and based on the fact that #31 was
> just received by its owner,  it would seem most of orders in house
> will not be shipped out until sometime next year.

If you make the assumption that the rate of production won't increase 
over time -- which is highly unlikely, to say the least!
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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco