[Elecraft] K4 Shipping Delay

[rich hurd WC3T]

In the computer programming world, it's "bug free, cheap, or on time."  :)


On Thu, Jan 16, 2020 at 2:25 PM Fred Jensen <k6dgw at foothill.net> wrote:

> "Good, Fast, Cheap"** ... choose two.
>
> 73,
> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
> Sparks NV DM09dn
> Washoe County
>
> **Said to a Marine BG.  He chose Good & Cheap.  We declined to bid
>
> On 1/15/2020 8:18 PM, Terry Brown wrote:
> > I am one of those far down the list in the first shipping group.  When I
> read the notice from Eric and Wayne, about the new shipment dates for the
> K4,  I was reminded of a comment from my builder a year and a half ago when
> our new house was about 4 months behind schedule.
> >
> > He said, we could have finished your house on time but it would have
> been finished by subcontractors who don’t provide the quality we insist
> on.  Besides, and this is the important part regarding the K4, he said, “ I
> know you are frustrated,  but the day you move in and can begin to enjoy
> the quality of your home as long as you live here, the delay won’t mean
> anything.”
> >
> > He was absolutely right.   When I walk around my new home and look at
> how well it’s made and the incredible quality of the finish work, the delay
> is meaningless.   We all who are anxiously awaiting the K4, will feel the
> same way once it arrives at our homes.    Besides, it will be a better more
> refined radio in May than it would have been if shipped now.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Terry, N7TB
> >
>
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