Oh come on now, David...there is no "fiasco". The folks at Aptos are
doing a marvelous job. They've had to deal with things that just
"happen" when you have a complex production operation and are relying
on subs for contract parts/boards.
So the first K3's didn't come out on the original schedule...they
have communicated why that is true and are providing weekly updates
of revised schedules. The anxiety that is being created is caused
more by people on this reflector who are SPECULATING on what is
happening and whining about it. If you read updates you would know
that if you ordered in early May then your radio is likely to ship in
the next couple weeks...and if that changes, you will know
why...Here's what was said...
Shipping weeks of Nov 26-30 and Dec 3-7
(Orders with deposits):
We will be shipping the remaining 5/1 orders and many of the 5/2
orders during this period. (We still have at least a week to go on
5/1 orders due to the very short holiday week last week.)
We have been running a little slow on assembled K3s and are still
working on shipping a small number of these from 4/27-30 this week.
The shipping rate on these will pick up this week (week of 11/26) and next.
The initial rush of orders was greatest 4/27-5/3, and also on 5/7.
After that group is shipped our movement through the backlog calendar
will pick up considerably. We're also adding staff (and overtime) in
production and test and hope to beat the above plan. We'll update it
here early each week.
How can you ask for more than that? If you have a specific question
regarding your order, ask them...don't talk about tarnished
reputation on a reflector.
I sent a note to Lisa yesterday evening asking if she expected
shipment of my radio before Christmas. Mine was ordered on July
6. AT 8:02 PM Pacific time she replied...and said that if things go
as planned it should be shipped before the end of the year... Try
sending a note to one of the other manufacturers and see if you get a
reply from them at 8 p.m. Ha!
I also had not put down a deposit and told her that I would be happy
to do that if priority was being given to those who did provide the
deposit. She said a deposit would not change my place in line. I'm
absolutely delighted and astounded by the prompt response from some
obviously dedicated people. I've never owned an Elecraft radio
before but if it works as well as the customer service, I know I will
be happy. Patience, lad...if you didn't have the anticipation, you
wouldn't appreciate it as much when you do get it. 73 de Greg-N4CC
At 03:28 AM 11/27/2007, David Pratt wrote:
Sadly, Julian, Elecraft's previous good name is being tarnished by
the K3 fiasco.
For several months, non-Elecraft users have been asking me about my
K3. I keep putting them off and telling them I will let them know
when I get it. Unfortunately, with them it has now become somewhat of a joke.
Like you, I ordered mine with a deposit early May, prompted by the
attraction of one of the first 200. Will it ever happen?
73
David G4DMP
In a recent message, Julian G4ILO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
The option to pay a 50% deposit is still on the Elecraft order page.
Doubtless the offer to get one of the first 200 is now withdrawn, but
one wonders what the benefit of paying the deposit is, in that case.
--
David G4DMP
Leeds, England, UK
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