[Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[Eric Swartz]

Just a heads up that we've been working hard to catch up with our order
backlog of KPA1500 solid state amps.  Interest in the 1500 has been very
strong and we have been successful getting ahead of the increasing order
rate.   (The 1500 fully integrates with our K3 and K4 Product lines and is
compatible with most HF transceivers from other manufacturers.)

KPA1500s are now available off the shelf for immediate delivery from stock
:-)  Get 'em while they're hot off the press!

Shipping for the KPA1500 is also free to the lower 48 U.S. states
this month.

More info on the KPA1500 is available at:
https://elecraft.com/products/kpa1500-amplifier

73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[n6...@outlook.com]

Thank Eric. How about an update on the K3 upgrade kits? It's been quite a while 
since your last update on that subject.

73,
Gary

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Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

Just a heads up that we've been working hard to catch up with our order
backlog of KPA1500 solid state amps.  Interest in the 1500 has been very
strong and we have been successful getting ahead of the increasing order
rate.   (The 1500 fully integrates with our K3 and K4 Product lines and is
compatible with most HF transceivers from other manufacturers.)

KPA1500s are now available off the shelf for immediate delivery from stock
:-)  Get 'em while they're hot off the press!

Shipping for the KPA1500 is also free to the lower 48 U.S. states
this month.

More info on the KPA1500 is available at:
https://elecraft.com/products/kpa1500-amplifier

73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

I second the motion - I've been in line for a KIO3B for over 2 years.

73, Pete N4ZR
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On 10/6/2022 9:34 PM, n6...@outlook.com wrote:

Thank Eric. How about an update on the K3 upgrade kits? It's been quite a while 
since your last update on that subject.

73,
Gary

From:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.neton behalf 
of Eric Swartz
Sent: Thursday, October 6, 2022 5:08 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

Just a heads up that we've been working hard to catch up with our order
backlog of KPA1500 solid state amps.  Interest in the 1500 has been very
strong and we have been successful getting ahead of the increasing order
rate.   (The 1500 fully integrates with our K3 and K4 Product lines and is
compatible with most HF transceivers from other manufacturers.)

KPA1500s are now available off the shelf for immediate delivery from stock
:-)  Get 'em while they're hot off the press!

Shipping for the KPA1500 is also free to the lower 48 U.S. states
this month.

More info on the KPA1500 is available at:
https://elecraft.com/products/kpa1500-amplifier

73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

An unsolicited testimonial - I've had an early KPA-1500 (#502) for 
almost 4 years, with a 2K serial number K-3.  It's like having a 
1500-watt transceiver.


73, Pete N4ZR
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On 10/6/2022 8:08 PM, Eric Swartz wrote:

Just a heads up that we've been working hard to catch up with our order
backlog of KPA1500 solid state amps.  Interest in the 1500 has been very
strong and we have been successful getting ahead of the increasing order
rate.   (The 1500 fully integrates with our K3 and K4 Product lines and is
compatible with most HF transceivers from other manufacturers.)

KPA1500s are now available off the shelf for immediate delivery from stock
:-)  Get 'em while they're hot off the press!

Shipping for the KPA1500 is also free to the lower 48 U.S. states
this month.

More info on the KPA1500 is available at:
https://elecraft.com/products/kpa1500-amplifier

73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[Wes]

Unfortunately, the price is that of a 1500 watt transceiver.

On 10/6/2022 7:05 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
An unsolicited testimonial - I've had an early KPA-1500 (#502) for almost 4 
years, with a 2K serial number K-3.  It's like having a 1500-watt transceiver.


73, Pete N4ZR


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

Indeed, and I used an SB-220 for 22 years.  Doesn't reduce my enjoyment 
of the KPA-1500 one bit


73, Pete N4ZR
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On 10/7/2022 8:58 AM, Wes wrote:

Unfortunately, the price is that of a 1500 watt transceiver.

On 10/6/2022 7:05 PM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
An unsolicited testimonial - I've had an early KPA-1500 (#502) for 
almost 4 years, with a 2K serial number K-3.  It's like having a 
1500-watt transceiver.


73, Pete N4ZR


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[Mike Smith VE9AA]

That's great that you're selling these expensive amps, rigs and whatnot and
keeping yourselves going, but how about updates on stuff we've paid for an
not fully rec'd?

 

Before last Xmas I ordered a KX2 shack-in-a-box kit and rec'd it a couple
months later(no complaints- I knew there was a small backorder), but there
was no MH3 microphone included.

(nor was it indicated on the paperwork that Elecraft even knew it was
missing)

I had to complain via several channels and then subsequent emails to Wayne
told me I'd receive it at some point.

 

Soon it'll be 1 year since I placed my order and still no mic. (and zero
updates)

 

Yes, it's very small potatoes and yes, I am a big fan of Elecraft equipment
owning a multitude of your transceivers (K1, KX2, KX3 and two K3's), all in
the shack here but when I see messages about K4's and KPA1500's and not even
a single update to my private email (or publicly) about my microphone it
just is upsetting.  Like myself and others got lost in the dust but 'Hey,
spend your hard earned dollars on these big ticket items y'all"

 

I hope that makes sense.

 

Sometimes it's the little things fellas.

 

Respectfully

 

Mike VE9AA

 

Mike, Coreen & Corey

Keswick Ridge, NB

 

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[Dean Felz]

I would also like the status on the MH3.
I purchased the kx2 shack in the box in Feb and still no mic

On Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 8:47 AM Mike Smith VE9AA  wrote:

> That's great that you're selling these expensive amps, rigs and whatnot and
> keeping yourselves going, but how about updates on stuff we've paid for an
> not fully rec'd?
>
>
>
> Before last Xmas I ordered a KX2 shack-in-a-box kit and rec'd it a couple
> months later(no complaints- I knew there was a small backorder), but there
> was no MH3 microphone included.
>
> (nor was it indicated on the paperwork that Elecraft even knew it was
> missing)
>
> I had to complain via several channels and then subsequent emails to Wayne
> told me I'd receive it at some point.
>
>
>
> Soon it'll be 1 year since I placed my order and still no mic. (and zero
> updates)
>
>
>
> Yes, it's very small potatoes and yes, I am a big fan of Elecraft equipment
> owning a multitude of your transceivers (K1, KX2, KX3 and two K3's), all in
> the shack here but when I see messages about K4's and KPA1500's and not
> even
> a single update to my private email (or publicly) about my microphone it
> just is upsetting.  Like myself and others got lost in the dust but 'Hey,
> spend your hard earned dollars on these big ticket items y'all"
>
>
>
> I hope that makes sense.
>
>
>
> Sometimes it's the little things fellas.
>
>
>
> Respectfully
>
>
>
> Mike VE9AA
>
>
>
> Mike, Coreen & Corey
>
> Keswick Ridge, NB
>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[David Gilbert]

Well, to be fair, you did get to hear several updates about Wayne's 
pedestrian mobile operations.  Does that count?


I just think that Elecraft priorities are a bit skewed here.  The 
complaints about poor and inconsistent communications have been going on 
for a long time.  Great responsiveness was once an Elecraft trademark.


Dave  AB7E


On 10/7/2022 8:46 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:

That's great that you're selling these expensive amps, rigs and whatnot and
keeping yourselves going, but how about updates on stuff we've paid for an
not fully rec'd?

Before last Xmas I ordered a KX2 shack-in-a-box kit and rec'd it a couple
months later(no complaints- I knew there was a small backorder), but there
was no MH3 microphone included.

(nor was it indicated on the paperwork that Elecraft even knew it was
missing)

I had to complain via several channels and then subsequent emails to Wayne
told me I'd receive it at some point.

Soon it'll be 1 year since I placed my order and still no mic. (and zero
updates)

Yes, it's very small potatoes and yes, I am a big fan of Elecraft equipment
owning a multitude of your transceivers (K1, KX2, KX3 and two K3's), all in
the shack here but when I see messages about K4's and KPA1500's and not even
a single update to my private email (or publicly) about my microphone it
just is upsetting.  Like myself and others got lost in the dust but 'Hey,
spend your hard earned dollars on these big ticket items y'all"

I hope that makes sense.

Sometimes it's the little things fellas.

Respectfully
Mike VE9AA

Mike, Coreen & Corey
Keswick Ridge, NB



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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[Carl Yaffey]

I tried to order an MH3. I was told they are waiting for some parts for a new 
model of it. 

Carl Yaffey  K8NU
614 268 6353, Columbus OH
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> On Oct 7, 2022, at 11:46 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA  wrote:
> 
> That's great that you're selling these expensive amps, rigs and whatnot and
> keeping yourselves going, but how about updates on stuff we've paid for an
> not fully rec'd?
> 
> 
> 
> Before last Xmas I ordered a KX2 shack-in-a-box kit and rec'd it a couple
> months later(no complaints- I knew there was a small backorder), but there
> was no MH3 microphone included.
> 
> (nor was it indicated on the paperwork that Elecraft even knew it was
> missing)
> 
> I had to complain via several channels and then subsequent emails to Wayne
> told me I'd receive it at some point.
> 
> 
> 
> Soon it'll be 1 year since I placed my order and still no mic. (and zero
> updates)
> 
> 
> 
> Yes, it's very small potatoes and yes, I am a big fan of Elecraft equipment
> owning a multitude of your transceivers (K1, KX2, KX3 and two K3's), all in
> the shack here but when I see messages about K4's and KPA1500's and not even
> a single update to my private email (or publicly) about my microphone it
> just is upsetting.  Like myself and others got lost in the dust but 'Hey,
> spend your hard earned dollars on these big ticket items y'all"
> 
> 
> 
> I hope that makes sense.
> 
> 
> 
> Sometimes it's the little things fellas.
> 
> 
> 
> Respectfully
> 
> 
> 
> Mike VE9AA
> 
> 
> 
> Mike, Coreen & Corey
> 
> Keswick Ridge, NB
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[john]

The last update was 21 1/2 weeks ago:
http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2022-May/289523.html  According to
that post everyone in groups 1 through 4 should have received their product
by now.  I am still waiting.

John KK9A


n6lrv wrote:

Thank Eric. How about an update on the K3 upgrade kits? It's been quite a
while since your last update on that subject.

73,
Gary

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[Mike Smith VE9AA]

Carl

 

Yes, I totally understand.

 

If I went to the Elecraft site today and wanted to order an MH3, it's on
backorder.  I get it. I would not be allowed to order it.

 

You may be missing the point.  Some of us have ordered and already paid for
the KX2-shack-in-a-box which *INCLUDES* an MH3 microphone.

 

In my case, in a month or so it'll be about 1 year since I've paid for this.

 

I am not sure if I could've/would've not ordered the Kit or not if they had
told me it would not ship complete, but it would've been nice to be given
that option. As it was, it showed up incomplete.

 

Seems like a small complaint, I know, but I've rec'd a number of private
emails already from folks in similar situations, some not as lucky as myself
(I own multiple radios).

 

I've found in my life, usually "honesty is the best policy" and especially
being a ham I believe "communication is key" (in life, business, etc.)

 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone ! (VE Thanksgiving this weekend)

 

Mike VE9AA

 

From: Carl Yaffey [mailto:cyaf...@gmail.com] 
Sent: October 7, 2022 3:20 PM
To: Mike Smith VE9AA
Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

 

I tried to order an MH3. I was told they are waiting for some parts for a
new model of it. 

 

Carl Yaffey  K8NU
614 268 6353, Columbus OH
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http://www.bluesswing.com
http://www.timbrewolvesband.com
http://www.folkramblers.carl-yaffey.com
http://www.clintonvillegrass.com





On Oct 7, 2022, at 11:46 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA  wrote:

 

That's great that you're selling these expensive amps, rigs and whatnot and
keeping yourselves going, but how about updates on stuff we've paid for an
not fully rec'd?



Before last Xmas I ordered a KX2 shack-in-a-box kit and rec'd it a couple
months later(no complaints- I knew there was a small backorder), but there
was no MH3 microphone included.

(nor was it indicated on the paperwork that Elecraft even knew it was
missing)

I had to complain via several channels and then subsequent emails to Wayne
told me I'd receive it at some point.



Soon it'll be 1 year since I placed my order and still no mic. (and zero
updates)



Yes, it's very small potatoes and yes, I am a big fan of Elecraft equipment
owning a multitude of your transceivers (K1, KX2, KX3 and two K3's), all in
the shack here but when I see messages about K4's and KPA1500's and not even
a single update to my private email (or publicly) about my microphone it
just is upsetting.  Like myself and others got lost in the dust but 'Hey,
spend your hard earned dollars on these big ticket items y'all"



I hope that makes sense.



Sometimes it's the little things fellas.



Respectfully



Mike VE9AA



Mike, Coreen & Corey

Keswick Ridge, NB



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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[Jim Brown]

Thanks Carl.

To those of use who have kept current with the news over the last three 
years, it comes as no surprise that Elecraft, like the rest of world's 
manufacturers, has problems obtaining parts for existing designs. For 
years, prices for new cars have skyrocketed because mfrs couldn't buy 
chips for the multiple computers each vehicle carries. The small mfr 
located in California's Sierra, from whom my wife has purchased several 
looms, has had difficulty buying parts and materials. Often, a part goes 
extinct, requiring redesign of existing products that depended on it 
introducing further delays.


For Elecraft, it isn't a matter of priorities -- neighbor and Elecraft 
mfg engineer K6XX told me that all he's doing nowadays is chasing down 
parts for existing products.


73, Jim K9YC

On 10/7/2022 11:20 AM, Carl Yaffey wrote:


I tried to order an MH3. I was told they are waiting for some parts for a new 
model of it.

Carl Yaffey  K8NU



On Oct 7, 2022, at 11:46 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA  wrote:

That's great that you're selling these expensive amps, rigs and whatnot and
keeping yourselves going, but how about updates on stuff we've paid for an
not fully rec'd?



Before last Xmas I ordered a KX2 shack-in-a-box kit and rec'd it a couple
months later(no complaints- I knew there was a small backorder), but there
was no MH3 microphone included.


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[Jim Brown]

The missed point here is that the ability to buy parts to build stuff 
has been ongoing for more than three years!


73, Jim K9YC

On 10/7/2022 11:36 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:

You may be missing the point.  Some of us have ordered and already paid for
the KX2-shack-in-a-box which*INCLUDES*  an MH3 microphone.

In my case, in a month or so it'll be about 1 year since I've paid for this.


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[David Gilbert]

I believe his point includes the lack of any communication updates. I've 
suggested before that a single clerk could post regular updates here on 
any backorder situations.  Even if they just stated the same thing, 
people would know where they stood instead of wondering if they had 
simply been forgotten (as some folks actually have been).


Other companies I've been associated with and have worked for understand 
this much better.


Dave   AB7E



On 10/7/2022 11:46 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
The missed point here is that the ability to buy parts to build stuff 
has been ongoing for more than three years!


73, Jim K9YC

On 10/7/2022 11:36 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:
You may be missing the point.  Some of us have ordered and already 
paid for

the KX2-shack-in-a-box which*INCLUDES*  an MH3 microphone.

In my case, in a month or so it'll be about 1 year since I've paid 
for this.


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

So the KIO3BUPKT is now 3 months past worst-case, which was 12 weeks

73, Pete N4ZR
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"retail" DX cluster.

On 10/7/2022 2:35 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:

The last update was 21 1/2 weeks ago:
http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2022-May/289523.html   According to
that post everyone in groups 1 through 4 should have received their product
by now.  I am still waiting.

John KK9A


n6lrv wrote:

Thank Eric. How about an update on the K3 upgrade kits? It's been quite a
while since your last update on that subject.

73,
Gary

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[Richard Hill]

I understood that ordered microphone parts were substandard when delivered
and new parts had to be sourced, delaying production.

Would you have preferred they delayed shipping the shack in a box until the
mics were available?

NU6T

On Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 12:12 PM David Gilbert  wrote:

>
> I believe his point includes the lack of any communication updates. I've
> suggested before that a single clerk could post regular updates here on
> any backorder situations.  Even if they just stated the same thing,
> people would know where they stood instead of wondering if they had
> simply been forgotten (as some folks actually have been).
>
> Other companies I've been associated with and have worked for understand
> this much better.
>
> Dave   AB7E
>
>
>
> On 10/7/2022 11:46 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
> > The missed point here is that the ability to buy parts to build stuff
> > has been ongoing for more than three years!
> >
> > 73, Jim K9YC
> >
> > On 10/7/2022 11:36 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:
> >> You may be missing the point.  Some of us have ordered and already
> >> paid for
> >> the KX2-shack-in-a-box which*INCLUDES*  an MH3 microphone.
> >>
> >> In my case, in a month or so it'll be about 1 year since I've paid
> >> for this.
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[David Gilbert]

That isn't the point at all, it isn't what I said, and you know it.   I 
simply believe that the folks who have paid for stuff many months ago 
should be kept regularly informed ... directly, not via word of mouth.  
It's not expensive for Elecraft to do so.  They just have to care a bit 
more.  They know exactly what the status of everything is at any point 
in time.


Dave   AB7E


On 10/7/2022 12:43 PM, Richard Hill wrote:
I understood that ordered microphone parts were substandard when 
delivered and new parts had to be sourced, delaying production.


Would you have preferred they delayed shipping the shack in a box 
until the mics were available?


NU6T




On Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 12:12 PM David Gilbert  wrote:


I believe his point includes the lack of any communication
updates. I've
suggested before that a single clerk could post regular updates
here on
any backorder situations.  Even if they just stated the same thing,
people would know where they stood instead of wondering if they had
simply been forgotten (as some folks actually have been).

Other companies I've been associated with and have worked for
understand
this much better.

Dave   AB7E


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[Gary Memory]

Sorry, but it is not that simple to know exact status of every product
these days.  I'm not sticking up for Elecraft, either.  I just retired from
the military tactical commo world and since late 2019 info from component
suppliers began to be, and still is now, nothing less than meaningless
drivel.  I ordered parts from Mouser for my own needs over a year ago.  The
last note I received has marked it for delivery in 2024.  COVID ravaged the
way my old company did customer service.  Like it or not, life has changed
and never will be what we used to know as "normal".
 "...regularly informed" nowadays is nothing more than copy and paste of
the update 6 months ago.

On Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 4:54 PM David Gilbert  wrote:

>
> That isn't the point at all, it isn't what I said, and you know it.   I
> simply believe that the folks who have paid for stuff many months ago
> should be kept regularly informed ... directly, not via word of mouth.
> It's not expensive for Elecraft to do so.  They just have to care a bit
> more.  They know exactly what the status of everything is at any point
> in time.
>
> Dave   AB7E
>
>
> On 10/7/2022 12:43 PM, Richard Hill wrote:
> > I understood that ordered microphone parts were substandard when
> > delivered and new parts had to be sourced, delaying production.
> >
> > Would you have preferred they delayed shipping the shack in a box
> > until the mics were available?
> >
> > NU6T
> >
>
> > On Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 12:12 PM David Gilbert  wrote:
> >
> >
> > I believe his point includes the lack of any communication
> > updates. I've
> > suggested before that a single clerk could post regular updates
> > here on
> > any backorder situations.  Even if they just stated the same thing,
> > people would know where they stood instead of wondering if they had
> > simply been forgotten (as some folks actually have been).
> >
> > Other companies I've been associated with and have worked for
> > understand
> > this much better.
> >
> > Dave   AB7E
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[jerry]

On 2022-10-07 15:41, Gary Memory wrote:
 I ordered parts from Mouser for my own needs over a year ago.  The

last note I received has marked it for delivery in 2024.


*** I never order anything that's not "in stock".  If Mouser doesn't 
have it, I look

at digikey etc - if those run dry, I find a different part.

   - Jerry, KF6VB


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

[Julia Tuttle]

If I were in that situation, I would in fact appreciate an email every so
often saying "we still need widgets and they're still out of stock and
there's still no ETA" (or "we got the widgets but they are of substandard
quality", or "we're working on re-engineering it to use a doodad instead").

Periodic status updates are a way of showing you're still working on the
problem, even if there's no new news.

On Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 18:43 Gary Memory  wrote:

> Sorry, but it is not that simple to know exact status of every product
> these days.  I'm not sticking up for Elecraft, either.  I just retired from
> the military tactical commo world and since late 2019 info from component
> suppliers began to be, and still is now, nothing less than meaningless
> drivel.  I ordered parts from Mouser for my own needs over a year ago.  The
> last note I received has marked it for delivery in 2024.  COVID ravaged the
> way my old company did customer service.  Like it or not, life has changed
> and never will be what we used to know as "normal".
>  "...regularly informed" nowadays is nothing more than copy and paste of
> the update 6 months ago.
>
> On Fri, Oct 7, 2022 at 4:54 PM David Gilbert  wrote:
>
> >
> > That isn't the point at all, it isn't what I said, and you know it.   I
> > simply believe that the folks who have paid for stuff many months ago
> > should be kept regularly informed ... directly, not via word of mouth.
> > It's not expensive for Elecraft to do so.  They just have to care a bit
> > more.  They know exactly what the status of everything is at any point
> > in time.
> >
> > Dave   AB7E
> >
> >
> > On 10/7/2022 12:43 PM, Richard Hill wrote:
> > > I understood that ordered microphone parts were substandard when
> > > delivered and new parts had to be sourced, delaying production.
> > >
> > > Would you have preferred they delayed shipping the shack in a box
> > > until the mics were available?
> > >
> > > NU6T
> > >
> >
> > > On Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 12:12 PM David Gilbert  wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > I believe his point includes the lack of any communication
> > > updates. I've
> > > suggested before that a single clerk could post regular updates
> > > here on
> > > any backorder situations.  Even if they just stated the same thing,
> > > people would know where they stood instead of wondering if they had
> > > simply been forgotten (as some folks actually have been).
> > >
> > > Other companies I've been associated with and have worked for
> > > understand
> > > this much better.
> > >
> > > Dave   AB7E
> > >
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