[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Wait and Wait and Wait!

[Augie Hansen]

Hi Cookie,
> ...
> If you are not yet convinced that the K3 is the rig
> you want and can afford you should wait until this is
> so.  If you are convinced, then you should consider
> ordering it now.  If you order it today, you will get
> it sooner than if you order it tomorrow or next week,
> or six months from now.  If you still think you might
> be happier with an Yaekencom then you should keep
> thinking until you are satisfied with your choice.

I need to clarify my situation. I was a relatively early adopter of the 
K3, having placed my order on 7 June 2007 with a 50% deposit. My order 
date was determined by my desire to have the money in hand before 
committing to a purchase, not due to any technical concerns.

The wait of nearly nine months was more than originally expected by a 
factor of more than two, but the rig (#441) was worth waiting for. It 
easily meets, and in some areas surpasses, my expectations. And my 
K2/100 served me well during the K3 gestation period.

Had I waited to order until Elecraft had the K3 available off the shelf, 
I'd still be waiting to place an order, which as I implied is rather 
silly if you know you want one.

Cheers,
Gus Hansen
KB0YH