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K3/K3s Options Order

Nolan - KI5IO
 

The original message about the 'last run' for certain options/modules indicated that the parts, etc. would be ordered approximately in April (give or take). The message went on to say that parts, kits, modules would tentatively ship toward the end of July (give or take).

I sent a message over to Elecraft just asking about potential dates as my order was placed a day or two after the 'last run' message came out. The answer I got was/is a tad frustrating in that it appears that no parts orders have been placed and won't be placed until the new "last day to order" closes on 07/15/2021.

Definitely not what I was expecting nor wanting to hear/read.

So now the ~10-week part procurement clock will begin ticking shortly after the 15th of July (I hope) and the tentative kit, module, parts delivery date is now somewhere near October/November.

I love my K3 & P3 and I'm committed to Elecraft and their great support. I'm also retired and on a fixed income so just don't have options at the drop of a hat to change rigs, etc., etc..

Just frustrated and disappointed with the news I got today.

Of course ... this does not even compare to what many OMs have been and are going through with respect to their K4 orders.

This Options Order will work itself out, but it is frustrating.
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73 - Nolan K.
KI5IO
Chris Cox, N0UK
 

Frustrating, indeed. I was similarly expecting to receive an email in the next week or so saying that my order was ready.

Chris Cox, N0UK
chrisc@chris.org

On Jul 8, 2021, at 19:28, Nolan - KI5IO <ki5io-nolan@gmx.com> wrote:

The original message about the 'last run' for certain options/modules indicated that the parts, etc. would be ordered approximately in April (give or take). The message went on to say that parts, kits, modules would tentatively ship toward the end of July (give or take).

I sent a message over to Elecraft just asking about potential dates as my order was placed a day or two after the 'last run' message came out. The answer I got was/is a tad frustrating in that it appears that no parts orders have been placed and won't be placed until the new "last day to order" closes on 07/15/2021.

Definitely not what I was expecting nor wanting to hear/read.

So now the ~10-week part procurement clock will begin ticking shortly after the 15th of July (I hope) and the tentative kit, module, parts delivery date is now somewhere near October/November.

I love my K3 & P3 and I'm committed to Elecraft and their great support. I'm also retired and on a fixed income so just don't have options at the drop of a hat to change rigs, etc., etc..

Just frustrated and disappointed with the news I got today.

Of course ... this does not even compare to what many OMs have been and are going through with respect to their K4 orders.

This Options Order will work itself out, but it is frustrating.
--

73 - Nolan K.
KI5IO
Geert Jan de Groot
 

Once parts are being ordered, don't expect soon or simple order delivery. The status of electronics parts availability on the market is grim, very grim.
And it takes just one part to not be available for Elecraft not to be able to deliver.

And I'm pretty sure that on July16, one day past the new deadline, there will be a question on the list from someone who wants to order...

Geert Jan
Colin Smithers
 

In my business I’m seeing some parts on 52 weeks lead time. It seems while we are all at home we have been buying new toys of all sorts.

73 Colin G4CWH


On 9 Jul 2021, at 15:27, Geert Jan de Groot via groups.io <pe1hzg@...> wrote:

Once parts are being ordered, don't expect soon or simple order delivery. The status of electronics parts availability on the market is grim, very grim.
And it takes just one part to not be available for Elecraft not to be able to deliver.

And I'm pretty sure that on July16, one day past the new deadline, there will be a question on the list from someone who wants to order...

Geert Jan

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