[Elecraft] KAT-500

[Bill K9YEQ]

I learned many years ago it was always better to exceed customer
expectations...  there may be something to be learned here.  I am not the
boss, just some thoughts.  Great to create expectations, but do be careful.
The issue in the design and production arena is not knowing what the vendors
will do for you.  That is the mystery, so I certainly have empathy with
Elecraft's team.  

73,
Bill
K9YEQ


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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of FredJensen
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 10:42 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500

While working with a Marine BG and his staff on a battlefield maintenance
system, the General continued to press for schedule compression.  He asked
for a "ball park estimate," and my somewhat older and more experienced
colleague said, "General ... Good -- Fast -- Cheap.  Pick two."  My KAT500
will arrive when it arrives.  In the end, everything is what it is, and in
the meantime, I continue to enjoy my K-Line.  Well ... I'll continue as soon
as we get home, been with family in Sparks NV for a week.

73

Fred K6DGW/7

On 8/3/2012 12:14 AM, Hunsdon Cary III wrote:
> Originally Elecraft estimated an August 15 shipping date for the KAT-500
but, realistically, did you really believe it?
> Of course not, delays are bound to come along and if it ships during the
Aug 31-Sept 7 window now posted, I'll be a happy ham....but realistically,
> it might be later but it'll be worth it.   At Dayton, I ordered the 2nd
KAT-500 and am looking forward to receiving it!
> 73,
> Cary, K4TM
> LYNCHBURG VA
>
> H. Cary III
> h3cary at gmail.com
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