[Elecraft] Re： KPA 500

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Johnny, it must have a lot to do with the temperature AND humidity. I live a few hundred yards from the Pacific ocean on the Oregon coast listening to the pounding surf 24/7. The relative humidity in the shack is always between 60 and 80%, yet I have no sign of corrosion on any of my Elecraft gear. 

However, the temperature here on a really hot day is about 70 to 75F and typical summer high temps are closer to 60F. In the winter high temps usually in the 30's or 40's. 

It is wet here where the conifer forests grow right down to the water's edge with lots of rain. It's said we Oregonians don't tan, we rust. But none of my Elecraft gear has shown the slightest sign of rust, nor do automobiles or other equipment left outdoors have unusual corrosion issues.  

Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----
Hi Bob,

Yes, you may be right but K3 is a top of line radio with price tag over $2,000.  
A couple of stainless steel screws are not necessary damaging its profit margin 
but just make it more perfect.

I think Elecraft is not only just target the local market but also overseas 
market.  My screws become rust well within the first year.  I am not sure 
whether Hong Kong is classified as an extreme humid city.  However, all my other 
gears, even $200 H/T, have never experienced rust problem on the screws.

Naturally, it is not my intention to make any issue for just a couple of 
screws.  It is merely just an experience share over the forum.

I am pretty sure Elecraft is a nice company who will make the KPA500 in good 
physical and construction standard.  Perhaps, the KPA500 will come with 
stainless steel screws ^-^

73

Johnny VR2XMC