No problem guys... I'm happy to wait. I ran into the same problems on a
much smaller scale (2 PCBs, ~110 part numbers) when I launched my
LP-100. I have a special place in my heart for the guys who waited 4
months after ordering for the initial product shipments. Unless you've
been there, it's hard to understand that one seemingly insignificant
part, or bad trace on a PCB, or a thin silk screen, can delay
everything... and this can extend beyond the initial run because each
run seems to generate small random problems. In my case, on the second
run I had a distributor deliver toroids with the wrong ferrite mix,
mixed in with correct ones (these are unmarked parts as you know). I can
also state from experience, that offering a product in both assembled
and kit form adds a layer of complexity that is higher than expected.
I for one view the K3 as a breakthrough product... one which will change
the market, and am willing to wait as long as it takes. Get some sleep,
take some walks and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
73,
Larry N8LP
Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote:
K3 Status Update: August 29, 2007
Note from Eric:
I apologize for not posting earlier. I planned on posting an update for
everyone before I left town for the JA Ham Fair last week, but ran out
of time. So you can blame this delay in status on me (and the Marketing
dept.) instead of the Engineering dept.
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