[Elecraft] K4 in production

Don Wilhelm donwilh at embarqmail.com
Thu Jul 16 16:35:44 EDT 2020


All,

The parts may have come in pre-covid, BUT
Elecraft boards are populated at board shops in California, and the 
metal parts come out of another shop in California.

So while Elecraft may be limping along, they are dependent on a variety 
of other California shops which may be shuttered.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/16/2020 2:40 PM, Rick NK7I wrote:
> 
> Now consider that many parts do not come from the US, some of the 
> sources are from countries we're bickering with (see spelling above, 
> subtitle tariff), the parts that ARE here can't be put into boards that 
> can't be made because other businesses are less 'essential' (defined in 
> no law whatsoever)... all resolves to:
> 
> They're doing what they are allowed to do under the conditions they 
> face.  And doing it well, the Elecraft way.  This'll take a while so 
> patience is required.
> 
> If you truly feel deceived, cancel your order and let the next in line 
> move up a slot.  I'm sure they be appreciative.
> 


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