Open and honest answers served on a plate of humble pie.? In my case it was usually a tutorial on lessons learned.? The ability to keep clients updated on a current basis has a lot to do with the size of the organization. I had a staff that could keep up and I usually only had one customer to deal with, making it my job to be reporting on a daily basis. I guess I had a vision of what to expect, and haven't been too disturbed by the process. I also believe that Aptos may modify the plan for the next roll-out. I'd fully understand. What have I seen that I still feel good about - 1. I got to order a hot item before getting second best because I had a chance to see it going to press. 2. I didn't find out about K3 after spending a lot on next best last month. 3. My faith in Elecraft never waivered and is soon to be rewarded. 4. Slow reports but no BS. I have received timely notices via e-mail - without "checking up". I think you may all see a two week notice. 5. I feel good that I'll get a quality piece of hardware with no excuses or recalls with apologies. Anyone bought a $46,000 car lately?
Al WA6VNN -----Original Message----- From: Thom LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 8:52 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft_K3] Re: We're dieing out here... Doesn't anyone have one yet??? At 11:40 AM 10/31/2007, you wrote: >I'm not excusing what's going on, but being from a manufacturing >background - the most common cause of delays is having a problem >with a supplier (just like we're experiencing) and being reluctant >to hand out any more promises and guesses until having solid info >from he supplier that can be broadcast. In this case hollow promises >based on bad info is a lot more harmful than a simple "we have a >problem and we're not ready to declare a resolve". Based on your background....how did your operation handle this type of problem? Did you give hopeful status reports, try to mask the problem, or simply remain mum? 73, Thom k3hrn ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com
