[Elecraft] K3S stainless screws

[Don Wilhelm]

Johnny and all,

It is my understanding that Elecraft did phase in the use of Stainless 
Steel screws into the K3 line.  I cannot say when that happened, but 
only that it did happen.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/17/2015 7:23 PM, Johnny Siu wrote:
> Hello Gary,
> Yes, I did hear many of you not having any rusting, real mysteries indeed!!
> In my case, I live in a high rise apartment about 150m above sea level, 2 km away from the Victoria Harbour.  My shack is overlooking the Victoria Harbour.
> Summer time is about 33-34c with humidity often over 90%.  The standard screws from Elecraft become rusting after 6 months so that I ordered the USD19.95 stainless steel screws set.  On the contrary, all screws in my Icom radios do not show any rusting even after 10 years.
> Now that Elecraft does listen to the customers, stainless steel screws are a standard (not option) to K3S.  I think it is fair because no one would expect an over USD2000 radio does not come with stainless steel screws as standard.
> I also do not believe it is Elecraft's idea to squeeze another USD19.95 for stainless steel screw set from the customers.
> Again, it is a good move for Elecraft, responds to customer's suggestion.
>