[Elecraft] K3: Supply of K3AFMDKT in Europe

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

I have already ordered my kit from the US and it will ship with other  
goods, so this may be bit late for me.

However, I have dealt with Mode Components on a few occasions and can  
thoroughly recommend them.
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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On 8 Dec 2008, at 20:55, David Lankshear wrote:

>
> Components for the K3 AF mod K3AFMDKT and for Larry Phipps'  
> suggested IF output to panadapter mod, plus spares, are available to  
> the UK and EU as a single package from a UK source at a low price.   
> £3.50 posted to UK addresses and £4.00 posted to EU addresses.
>
> A couple of years ago, I chanced upon Mode Components, run by Chris,  
> G8CHW  and have placed some orders as a result.  He's always been  
> utterly dependable and I've been impressed by the careful way in  
> which his deliveries are packed and identified.  Even more  
> impressive is the effort Chris has been prepared to put into  
> searching for and obtaining components made of "unobtanium".   
> Without his help, a couple of boat anchors that were scrap have had  
> new life soldered into them and are working well.  He provides a  
> very "personal service" HI!
>
> Over the last few years, UK and EU have benefited from the exchange  
> rate when purchasing Elecraft equipment, but our Pounds or Euros now  
> buys far less dollars.  This made the K3AFMDKT, at $10 plus shipping  
> seem expensive, so I asked Chris if he could obtain the identical  
> choke that Elecraft supply.  In typical fashion, Chris went digging  
> and came up with the exact goods.
>
> Because of overheads involved in export, it is burdensome for  
> Elecraft to export the K3AFMDKT, so this alternative kit is being  
> offered to K3 owners in the UK and EU WITH Wayne's BLESSING.
>
> See Mode Components website at http://www.modecomponents.co.uk and  
> order part number K3MODKIT#1.
>
> I can answer most queries due to involvement in this small project,  
> contact me off list, or if you want to contact Chris, you can do so  
> by email to sales at modecomponents.co.uk
>
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