[Elecraft] KPA 500

[Jim Brown]

  On 10/19/2010 1:01 PM, James Sarte wrote:
> why doesn't Elecraft just include stainless hardware with all
> future K3s?

That's a very valid question, and I'll bet that Wayne and Eric are 
thinking about it (or may have already done so.  It's EASY AND CHEAP to 
make that decision at the mfg stage.

> At the very least, they can give you that option at ordering
> and charge for the difference.

Options increase the cost. As AB7E observed earlier in this tread, if 
there's corrosion of the screws, there could likely be other issues of a 
more serious nature inside the box. On the other hand, about six years 
ago, I bought a used Ten Tec Titan power amp (built around 1980 or so) 
from a KV4 who was the original owner. All the case screws looked pretty 
rusty, but everything in the amp worked just fine (and still does).

> Maybe some of you guys don't care what you do with your money, but in this
> lousy economy, I can't justify spendingl 20 dollars for a 5 dollar bag of
> screws.

So go down to the hardware store and buy a box for $5 (or order from 
McMaster-Carr). They are a very standard size. Substitute your labor 
(and gasoline money) for Elecraft's.  :)

73, Jim K9YC