[Elecraft] Is the K3 shipping estimate really accurate?

[Edward R. Breneiser]

Hello,

Elecraft's shipping estimates are not accurate. I had ordered a K3 from
them in August of last year with 50% deposit. I waited no word, I waited
, no word. I then called them in late December and was told, 
"sometime after February of next year."  I then pulled my K3 order and
asked for my $1300 back. Since then I have purchased a radio that I
really love. I might still purchase a K3, but not until Elecraft gets
their act together and has them ON THE SHELF. I'm now looking to buy a
HF/VHF/UHF rig, so the K3 will wait for a couple of years. That's
probably how long it will take them to have a K3 on the shelf.

Elecraft was not ready to start selling K3s and they know it. This
situation has left me with, " a bad taste in my mouth" concerning
Elecraft. Oh yes, I have built a K1, K2 and a KX1. All are great radios
and all arrived here in a REASONABLE time period. I can't say that for
their K3.

72,

Ed, WA3WSJ