[Elecraft] K3 - reliability

[Bill]

I have been reading the posts about the KX3 and it brings up a question 
about K3 reliability.

Prior to my purchase of a K3 last winter, I did all the usual research 
on reflectors and boards. I was looking for real-life user information 
and experiences. What impressed me most was the lack of reported serious 
failures - those requiring a visit to the factory. I do know that some 
K3s have required factory level warranty repairs. The question is: how 
many or what percentage. And, is there a particular problem(s) that 
appears often.

Most rigs, after being on the market for a period of time, have known 
short comings. Not so for the K3. I have read nothing that indicates a 
chronic problem(s).

Based on the above, I purchased and built a K3. Five months after 
completion - the rig is at the factory awaiting warranty repair (dark 
display with MCU LD shown). Needless to say, I do question the K3's 
reliability factor and would be very interested in the particulars of 
other failures requiring a return to the factory for warranty repairs.

I am still on the air, using my trusty Kenwood 480 while on vacation - 
so no total washouts.

Kindly keep the flames to a minimum - this is a serious question that I 
should have pushed prior to purchase.

Thanks,

Bill W2BLC

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