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 <ab7e...@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, n6...@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 > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to rocke...@gmail.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com