[Elecraft] Shipping dates

[Fred Jensen]

Some is because the Elecraft customer base is vastly larger than when 
they were selling K1, KX1, and K2 kits.

73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

Dave wrote on 6/24/2023 11:08 AM:
> Some of it is due to the global parts shortages, parts that have gone up considerably in price pre-pandemic, and companies and distributors going to JIT “just in time@ manufacturing where they do not keep on hand stock.
>
> I am sure it is a juggling act for Elecraft and other manufacturer  as to try and meet projected shipping dates while keeping costs as low as possible to the consumer.
>
> 73
> Dave wo2x
>
> Sent from my waxed string and tin cans.
>
>> On Jun 24, 2023, at 12:53 PM, David Gilbert <ab7echo at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> Elecraft is a considerably different company now.  A greatly pared down product line and not at all the same customer communications that it built its reputation on.
>>
>> A variety of factors has no doubt led to this, but it is what it is.
>>
>> 73,
>> Dave   AB7E
>>
>>
>>
>>> On 6/24/2023 9:13 AM, n6lrv at outlook.com wrote:
>>> Well, another week has come and gone without a peep from Elecraft about the K3 upgrade kits that I have on order. Sure would be nice to get an update Eric.
>>>
>>> Gary
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