[Elecraft] Reminder: KX3 Tracking sheet - Deliveries this week

[Bill Tubbs]

I would also bet that the "construction crew" is using this sequence in order to perfect the building sequence so that they can ensure kit builder glitches are held to a minimum when they go out. 

Bill
WK6A

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On Apr 24, 2012, at 11:42 AM, "Edward R. Cole" <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:

> Steve,
> 
> Many of us waiting delivery.  I checked the shipping status page and read this:
> "As of 4/12:  Now shipping orders from Dec. 27,  2011."
> and
> "Assembled and Kit KX3s are built on parallel production lines. 
> Orders for each type will be shipped in the same order they are 
> received. Built KX3s will be the first units we ship as we finalize 
> the kit assembly manual."
> 
> presumably the assembly manual is finished (or nearly so?), so kits 
> would be shipped.  I am waiting for a kit as well.  But would not 
> blame Elecraft for clearing their assembled backlog first as those 
> folks paid $100 more for their radios.  I would guess that is not 
> Elecraft's sales philosophy but no one could fault them if it were.
> 
> I am doubly anxious as I am anticipating the KX3-2M beta testing to 
> begin fairly soon.
> Anyone interested my recent activity building a Downeast MW 432 Transverter:
> http://www.kl7uw.com/DEMI-KIT-ASSY.htm
> 
> 
> --------------------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:02:49 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Steve KC8QVO <kc8qvo at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reminder: KX3 Tracking sheet - Deliveries this
>         week
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
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> I looked at that spreadsheet and it appears that only the assembled versions
> are being shipped. I would have thought some kits would have gone out by
> now. It isn't looking good for having the KX3 for Hamvention and my summer
> vacation.
> 
> Steve, KC8QVO
> 
> 
> 
> 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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