[Elecraft] Status update on the KX3

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi all,

It's highly likely that we'll be shipping some KX3s by the end of this  
week. We have all the parts and finished assemblies, and we're putting  
things together and testing as we speak. With a complex new product it  
takes time to work out the manufacturing and test issues, but our  
"throughput" should increase rapidly.

Those who receive the first batch of KX3s should be aware of a few  
things:

- Some firmware features are still being added or improved, and we  
could be releasing new beta code as often as every few days. You can  
load new code whenever you find it convenient.

- There are some last-minute hardware items that will be shipped after  
the radio itself. This includes the battery charger (probably a few  
weeks away). Any such items will be very easy to install.

- The printed owner's manual will initially be at revision A3. The  
electronic version of the manual will be updated much more often,  
including the errata sheet. Of course the electronic version is also  
searchable.

- Because of last-minute changes, the first edition of the kit  
assembly manual is probably out another week. We have to test the  
assembly and configuration procedures to make sure everything is  
working.

No doubt we've overlooked a few things in firmware or documentation.  
We'll answer any questions as quickly as possible. But we're very much  
looking forward to getting your KX3s shipped!

73,
Wayne
N6KR