Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Dave,

Eric is drafting an update to this as we speak. It'll probably be posted 
tomorrow -- Friday at the latest. 

73,
Wayne
N6KR



> On Aug 2, 2023, at 3:41 PM, wb0gaz via Elecraft  
> wrote:
> 
> As several direct inquiries over the last several months to Elecraft (Eric 
> S., Madelyn G.) have not yielded any new information, I am asking here.
> 
> I believe below was the last official post regarding the order fulfillment 
> process.
> 
> Has there been an official update since?
> 
> Is there a way to obtain update information on status of an individual order 
> (placed in April 2021)?
> 
> Has Eric been providing individual updates (my particular order is for 
> K3EXREF, without which my K3 continues it's extended life in exile from the 
> operating position...)
> 
> 73 Dave WB0GAZ wb0...@yahoo.com



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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[wb0gaz via Elecraft]

 As several direct inquiries over the last several months to Elecraft (Eric S., 
Madelyn G.) have not yielded any new information, I am asking here.

I believe below was the last official post regarding the order fulfillment 
process.

Has there been an official update since?

Is there a way to obtain update information on status of an individual order 
(placed in April 2021)?

Has Eric been providing individual updates (my particular order is for K3EXREF, 
without which my K3 continues it's extended life in exile from the operating 
position...)

73 Dave WB0GAZ wb0...@yahoo.com

###

Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2023 19:04:01 -0800
From: Eric Swartz 
To: Elecraft list 
Subject: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy
 Orders (3/1/23)
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"

Some good news now as we are beginning to ship K3 & K3S Option orders! I
apologize for the dearth of updates over the weeks since our last update -
We've had our heads down solving production issues and unexpected parts
shortages with the K3 & K3S options and our main products while managing
our regular product production flow.

On top of that, the large number of last time buy K3 & K3S option orders
now shipping is putting a heavy load on our sales department as we confirm
order info and work through the shipping process, which is on top of their
daily work managing all our our regular K4, KX products and Amplifier order
& shipping flow. (Madelyn and Michelle are amazing..)

*KIO3B & KSYN3A* - Now Shipping (finally!):
We received *100%* of both items late last week from our Calif. PCB
assembly subcontractor and we are testing, packaging and shipping them now.
This quantity will cover *all* of our deposit orders and most of our wait
list orders.

Please be patient with us as both the KIO3B and KSYN3A were extremely
popular and had a very large order response - they are at the very top of
our order list in quantity. Due to the large quantity of individual orders,
it shouldn't be a surprise that we will not ship all the orders instantly.
It will require a number of weeks as we step through the process of
contacting everyone to confirm shipping info, collect their shipping costs
(and additional funds for 1/2 deposit orders) and to ship their orders. You
will know you are getting close to shipping when we contact you to confirm
everything.

Once we finish the prepaid deposit orders, we'll be contacting our waitlist
orders and going through the same process to confirm shipping info, collect
funds etc. We will post here and via our newsletter much more often as we
work through the pile of orders. (% of deposit orders, and then the same
for waitlist orders. )

*The above process will repeat as we work throughout our other option
orders.*

*K144XV and K144RFLK:*
We have shipped 100% of our deposit orders for the K144XV and K144RFLK
options along with the majority of the waitlist orders who responded to our
emails. We have a few of these left. If you are on the waitlist for these
items and have not heard from us, please check your spam folder or contact
sa...@elecraft.com

*P3TXMON: *
We are contacting customers and shipping the first batch of these now. We
also expect a second assembled circuit board delivery in 3-4 weeks that
will cover the remaining order backlog.

*KAT3A:*
We have started shipping KAT3As and expect a second batch later this month
to complete shipping the backlog.

*KBPF3A:*
In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
month.

*KXV3B: *
In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
month.

*K3EXREF:* In process. We have the raw circuit boards in house and are
sourcing a few remaining parts for this board. If all goes well, these will
ship near the end of this month.

*KDVR3:* In process. Currently sourcing the DVR flash memory.

*KPA3A:* In process. One delay is a sheet metal order delivery for the rear
fan panels used with this option. We are expediting this.

More updates soon (definitely sooner than this update) as we get closer to
the assembled circuit board and sheet metal delivery dates and get more
info on these and the other options.
73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[Walter Underwood]

> On Jun 1, 2023, at 4:00 PM, Jim Cliver  wrote:
> 
> This two year wait period is a bit unnerving.. I recently ordered a KX3 shack 
> in a pack with a few accessories.  Are there any indications that a KX3 order 
> will experience the same delay period?  The website indicated 3 to 4 months 
> delay.  I like the sound of crickets well enough but.. ;-)

The long wait is for a special run of accessories for the K3, which is out of 
production.

The KX3 is in production. The shipping status is "Backordered due to vendor 
parts delay. ESD 12-16 weeks from the date of order”.

https://elecraft.com/pages/shipping-status

wunder
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[Jim Cliver]

This two year wait period is a bit unnerving.. I recently ordered a KX3 
shack in a pack with a few accessories.  Are there any indications that 
a KX3 order will experience the same delay period?  The website 
indicated 3 to 4 months delay.  I like the sound of crickets well enough 
but.. ;-)


Thanks,
jim, kl7jn


On 06/01/2023 05:00, Lee Hiers wrote:

I am waiting on 100W PA for K3 - the order is over two years old.

*12/2/22* Eric estimated 6 to 8 weeks delivery

*3/1/23* Eric stated "In process. One delay is a sheet metal order delivery
for the rear
fan panels used with this option. We are expediting this."

Otherwise, crickets.

Lee, AA4GA







On Thu, Jun 1, 2023 at 8:26 AM wb0gaz via Elecraft 
wrote:




I might add that even though I?ve received my KIO3B boards, I?m still

waiting on the DVR, Bandpass Filter board and the external reference board.

I paid half when I ordered them.



Mark, WB9CIF


I too am awaiting (fairly sure it's been over 2 years) prepaid external
reference module's shipment notification.

73 Dave WB0GAZ wb0...@yahoo.com

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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[Lee Hiers]

I am waiting on 100W PA for K3 - the order is over two years old.

*12/2/22* Eric estimated 6 to 8 weeks delivery

*3/1/23* Eric stated "In process. One delay is a sheet metal order delivery
for the rear
fan panels used with this option. We are expediting this."

Otherwise, crickets.

Lee, AA4GA







On Thu, Jun 1, 2023 at 8:26 AM wb0gaz via Elecraft 
wrote:

>
> > I might add that even though I?ve received my KIO3B boards, I?m still
> waiting on the DVR, Bandpass Filter board and the external reference board.
> > I paid half when I ordered them.
>
> > Mark, WB9CIF
>
> I too am awaiting (fairly sure it's been over 2 years) prepaid external
> reference module's shipment notification.
>
> 73 Dave WB0GAZ wb0...@yahoo.com
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[wb0gaz via Elecraft]

 
> I might add that even though I?ve received my KIO3B boards, I?m still waiting 
> on the DVR, Bandpass Filter board and the external reference board.
> I paid half when I ordered them.

> Mark, WB9CIF

I too am awaiting (fairly sure it's been over 2 years) prepaid external 
reference module's shipment notification.

73 Dave WB0GAZ wb0...@yahoo.com
  
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[Mark Musick]

I might add that even though I’ve received my KIO3B boards, I’m still waiting 
on the DVR, Bandpass Filter board and the external reference board.
I paid half when I ordered them.

Mark, WB9CIF

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Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 22:38
To: K9ZTV 
Cc: Elecraft 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders 
(3/1/23)

Standing by for news on the P3SVGA board.


On Tue, May 30, 2023 at 17:22 K9ZTV  wrote:

> I ordered an MH3 on May 16th and it arrived in Missouri one week later.
>
> 73,
> Kent
> K9ZTV
>
> > On May 30, 2023, at 4:51 PM, Hank via Elecraft
> > 
> wrote:
> >
> > My MH-4 arrived this weekend. Not really a last option buy but good
> news things are moving out the door!
> >
> > Hank
> > K4HYJ
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> >> On May 30, 2023, at 4:58 PM, Michael Carter 
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> >> Just curious if there is a new update coming out this week since
> >> it has been 3 months since the last update (presuming I didn't miss
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[n6...@outlook.com]

Mike,

I've been asking the same for about a month now but Eric hasn't answered. Some 
other Elecraft staff have told me privately that work to fill those orders 
continues but Eric is the project manager and all updates come from him or not 
at all. I'm waiting on kits that Eric posted would be shipping by the end of 
March but so far I haven't received them or any messages about them.

Gary


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Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 1:40 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders 
(3/1/23)

Just curious if there is a new update coming out this week
since it has been 3 months since the last update (presuming
I didn't miss an update and understanding that Elecraft has
been traveling to various ham conventions)?

73,
Mike, K8CN
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

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Standing by for news on the P3SVGA board.


On Tue, May 30, 2023 at 17:22 K9ZTV  wrote:

> I ordered an MH3 on May 16th and it arrived in Missouri one week later.
>
> 73,
> Kent
> K9ZTV
>
> > On May 30, 2023, at 4:51 PM, Hank via Elecraft 
> wrote:
> >
> > My MH-4 arrived this weekend. Not really a last option buy but good
> news things are moving out the door!
> >
> > Hank
> > K4HYJ
> >
> >
> >> On May 30, 2023, at 4:58 PM, Michael Carter 
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Just curious if there is a new update coming out this week
> >> since it has been 3 months since the last update (presuming
> >> I didn't miss an update and understanding that Elecraft has
> >> been traveling to various ham conventions)?
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[K9ZTV]

I ordered an MH3 on May 16th and it arrived in Missouri one week later. 

73,
Kent
K9ZTV

> On May 30, 2023, at 4:51 PM, Hank via Elecraft  
> wrote:
> 
> My MH-4 arrived this weekend. Not really a last option buy but good news 
> things are moving out the door!
> 
> Hank
> K4HYJ 
> 
> 
>> On May 30, 2023, at 4:58 PM, Michael Carter  wrote:
>> 
>> Just curious if there is a new update coming out this week
>> since it has been 3 months since the last update (presuming
>> I didn't miss an update and understanding that Elecraft has
>> been traveling to various ham conventions)?
>> 
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>> Mike, K8CN
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[Mark Musick]

Mike,
My KIO3B arrived a few weeks ago.
When they get to you on the list you will get an email asking if you still want 
the option and asking for payment.

73,
Mark, WB9CIF

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders 
(3/1/23)

Just curious if there is a new update coming out this week since it has been 3 
months since the last update (presuming I didn't miss an update and 
understanding that Elecraft has been traveling to various ham conventions)?

73,
Mike, K8CN
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[Hank via Elecraft]

My MH-4 arrived this weekend. Not really a last option buy but good news things 
are moving out the door!

Hank
K4HYJ 


> On May 30, 2023, at 4:58 PM, Michael Carter  wrote:
> 
> Just curious if there is a new update coming out this week
> since it has been 3 months since the last update (presuming
> I didn't miss an update and understanding that Elecraft has
> been traveling to various ham conventions)?
> 
> 73,
> Mike, K8CN
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[Michael Carter]

Just curious if there is a new update coming out this week
since it has been 3 months since the last update (presuming
I didn't miss an update and understanding that Elecraft has
been traveling to various ham conventions)?

73,
Mike, K8CN
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[ROBERT GARCEAU]

 Same here. Ordered 3 years ago June and received three weeks ago. Paid when it 
was ordered. 
Bob, W1EQ

On Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 05:04:06 PM EDT, Ian Kahn  
wrote:  
 
 My KIO3B and KSYN3A came three weeks ago. I installed them over this past
weekend. I was an early order after the "last chance" notice came out, and
paid in full at the time of my order, if that matters.

73 de,

Ian, NV4C

On Tue, May 2, 2023, 4:15 PM Ted Edwards W3TB  wrote:

> Watching for P3SVGA.      De W3TB
>
> On Tue, May 2, 2023 at 14:27 Mark Musick  wrote:
>
> > Hi Gary,
> > Not to worry. I just received my KIO3B kit. I'm still waiting on the
> other
> > options I ordered.
> > When they get to you on the list you'll receive an email confirming your
> > order and any amount due.
> > Then you will receive an email with the tracking number.
> >
> > 73,
> > Mark, WB9CIF
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  >
> > On Behalf Of n6...@outlook.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7:12 PM
> > To: Eric Swartz ; Wayne Burdick ;
> > Elecraft Reflector 
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy
> > Orders (3/1/23)
> >
> > Eric and Wayne,
> >
> > It's now been a full 2 months/ 8 weeks since the last update on K3/K3s
> > option orders. Can we please get a current update? In the March 1 email
> > about K3 & K3S options some were reported as expected to ship by the end
> of
> > March including kits I'm waiting for yet I haven't received any
> > communications from Elecraft in the weeks since.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Gary N6LRV
> >
> > ________________
> > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  >
> > on behalf of Eric Swartz 
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 7:04 PM
> > To: Elecraft list 
> > Subject: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders
> > (3/1/23)
> >
> > Some good news now as we are beginning to ship K3 & K3S Option orders! I
> > apologize for the dearth of updates over the weeks since our last update
> -
> > We've had our heads down solving production issues and unexpected parts
> > shortages with the K3 & K3S options and our main products while managing
> > our regular product production flow.
> >
> > On top of that, the large number of last time buy K3 & K3S option orders
> > now shipping is putting a heavy load on our sales department as we
> confirm
> > order info and work through the shipping process, which is on top of
> their
> > daily work managing all our our regular K4, KX products and Amplifier
> order
> > & shipping flow. (Madelyn and Michelle are amazing..)
> >
> > *KIO3B & KSYN3A* - Now Shipping (finally!):
> > We received *100%* of both items late last week from our Calif. PCB
> > assembly subcontractor and we are testing, packaging and shipping them
> now.
> > This quantity will cover *all* of our deposit orders and most of our wait
> > list orders.
> >
> > Please be patient with us as both the KIO3B and KSYN3A  were extremely
> > popular and had a very large order response - they are at the very top of
> > our order list in quantity. Due to the large quantity of individual
> orders,
> > it shouldn't be a surprise that we will not ship all the orders
> instantly.
> > It will require a number of weeks as we step through the process of
> > contacting  everyone to confirm shipping info, collect their shipping
> costs
> > (and additional funds for 1/2 deposit orders) and to ship their orders.
> You
> > will know you are getting close to shipping when we contact you to
> confirm
> > everything.
> >
> > Once we finish the prepaid deposit orders, we'll be contacting our
> > waitlist orders and going through the same process to confirm shipping
> > info, collect funds etc. We will post here and via our newsletter much
> more
> > often as we work through the pile of orders. (% of deposit orders, and
> then
> > the same for waitlist orders. )
> >
> > *The above process will repeat as we work throughout our other option
> > orders.*
> >
> > *K144XV and K144RFLK:*
> > We have shipped 100% of our deposit orders for the K144XV and K144RFLK
> > options along with the majority of the waitlist orders who responded to
> our
> > emails. We have a few of these left. If you are on the waitlist for these
> > items and have not heard from us, please check your spam folder or
> contact
> > sa...@elecraft.com
> >
> > *P3TXMON

Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[Ian Kahn]

My KIO3B and KSYN3A came three weeks ago. I installed them over this past
weekend. I was an early order after the "last chance" notice came out, and
paid in full at the time of my order, if that matters.

73 de,

Ian, NV4C

On Tue, May 2, 2023, 4:15 PM Ted Edwards W3TB  wrote:

> Watching for P3SVGA.  De W3TB
>
> On Tue, May 2, 2023 at 14:27 Mark Musick  wrote:
>
> > Hi Gary,
> > Not to worry. I just received my KIO3B kit. I'm still waiting on the
> other
> > options I ordered.
> > When they get to you on the list you'll receive an email confirming your
> > order and any amount due.
> > Then you will receive an email with the tracking number.
> >
> > 73,
> > Mark, WB9CIF
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  >
> > On Behalf Of n6...@outlook.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7:12 PM
> > To: Eric Swartz ; Wayne Burdick ;
> > Elecraft Reflector 
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy
> > Orders (3/1/23)
> >
> > Eric and Wayne,
> >
> > It's now been a full 2 months/ 8 weeks since the last update on K3/K3s
> > option orders. Can we please get a current update? In the March 1 email
> > about K3 & K3S options some were reported as expected to ship by the end
> of
> > March including kits I'm waiting for yet I haven't received any
> > communications from Elecraft in the weeks since.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Gary N6LRV
> >
> > ________________
> > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  >
> > on behalf of Eric Swartz 
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 7:04 PM
> > To: Elecraft list 
> > Subject: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders
> > (3/1/23)
> >
> > Some good news now as we are beginning to ship K3 & K3S Option orders! I
> > apologize for the dearth of updates over the weeks since our last update
> -
> > We've had our heads down solving production issues and unexpected parts
> > shortages with the K3 & K3S options and our main products while managing
> > our regular product production flow.
> >
> > On top of that, the large number of last time buy K3 & K3S option orders
> > now shipping is putting a heavy load on our sales department as we
> confirm
> > order info and work through the shipping process, which is on top of
> their
> > daily work managing all our our regular K4, KX products and Amplifier
> order
> > & shipping flow. (Madelyn and Michelle are amazing..)
> >
> > *KIO3B & KSYN3A* - Now Shipping (finally!):
> > We received *100%* of both items late last week from our Calif. PCB
> > assembly subcontractor and we are testing, packaging and shipping them
> now.
> > This quantity will cover *all* of our deposit orders and most of our wait
> > list orders.
> >
> > Please be patient with us as both the KIO3B and KSYN3A  were extremely
> > popular and had a very large order response - they are at the very top of
> > our order list in quantity. Due to the large quantity of individual
> orders,
> > it shouldn't be a surprise that we will not ship all the orders
> instantly.
> > It will require a number of weeks as we step through the process of
> > contacting  everyone to confirm shipping info, collect their shipping
> costs
> > (and additional funds for 1/2 deposit orders) and to ship their orders.
> You
> > will know you are getting close to shipping when we contact you to
> confirm
> > everything.
> >
> > Once we finish the prepaid deposit orders, we'll be contacting our
> > waitlist orders and going through the same process to confirm shipping
> > info, collect funds etc. We will post here and via our newsletter much
> more
> > often as we work through the pile of orders. (% of deposit orders, and
> then
> > the same for waitlist orders. )
> >
> > *The above process will repeat as we work throughout our other option
> > orders.*
> >
> > *K144XV and K144RFLK:*
> > We have shipped 100% of our deposit orders for the K144XV and K144RFLK
> > options along with the majority of the waitlist orders who responded to
> our
> > emails. We have a few of these left. If you are on the waitlist for these
> > items and have not heard from us, please check your spam folder or
> contact
> > sa...@elecraft.com
> >
> > *P3TXMON: *
> > We are contacting customers and shipping the first batch of these now.
> We
> > also expect a second assembled circuit board delivery in 3-4 weeks that

Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[Ted Edwards W3TB]

Watching for P3SVGA.  De W3TB

On Tue, May 2, 2023 at 14:27 Mark Musick  wrote:

> Hi Gary,
> Not to worry. I just received my KIO3B kit. I'm still waiting on the other
> options I ordered.
> When they get to you on the list you'll receive an email confirming your
> order and any amount due.
> Then you will receive an email with the tracking number.
>
> 73,
> Mark, WB9CIF
>
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
> On Behalf Of n6...@outlook.com
> Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7:12 PM
> To: Eric Swartz ; Wayne Burdick ;
> Elecraft Reflector 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy
> Orders (3/1/23)
>
> Eric and Wayne,
>
> It's now been a full 2 months/ 8 weeks since the last update on K3/K3s
> option orders. Can we please get a current update? In the March 1 email
> about K3 & K3S options some were reported as expected to ship by the end of
> March including kits I'm waiting for yet I haven't received any
> communications from Elecraft in the weeks since.
>
> Regards,
>
> Gary N6LRV
>
> 
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
> on behalf of Eric Swartz 
> Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 7:04 PM
> To: Elecraft list 
> Subject: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders
> (3/1/23)
>
> Some good news now as we are beginning to ship K3 & K3S Option orders! I
> apologize for the dearth of updates over the weeks since our last update -
> We've had our heads down solving production issues and unexpected parts
> shortages with the K3 & K3S options and our main products while managing
> our regular product production flow.
>
> On top of that, the large number of last time buy K3 & K3S option orders
> now shipping is putting a heavy load on our sales department as we confirm
> order info and work through the shipping process, which is on top of their
> daily work managing all our our regular K4, KX products and Amplifier order
> & shipping flow. (Madelyn and Michelle are amazing..)
>
> *KIO3B & KSYN3A* - Now Shipping (finally!):
> We received *100%* of both items late last week from our Calif. PCB
> assembly subcontractor and we are testing, packaging and shipping them now.
> This quantity will cover *all* of our deposit orders and most of our wait
> list orders.
>
> Please be patient with us as both the KIO3B and KSYN3A  were extremely
> popular and had a very large order response - they are at the very top of
> our order list in quantity. Due to the large quantity of individual orders,
> it shouldn't be a surprise that we will not ship all the orders instantly.
> It will require a number of weeks as we step through the process of
> contacting  everyone to confirm shipping info, collect their shipping costs
> (and additional funds for 1/2 deposit orders) and to ship their orders. You
> will know you are getting close to shipping when we contact you to confirm
> everything.
>
> Once we finish the prepaid deposit orders, we'll be contacting our
> waitlist orders and going through the same process to confirm shipping
> info, collect funds etc. We will post here and via our newsletter much more
> often as we work through the pile of orders. (% of deposit orders, and then
> the same for waitlist orders. )
>
> *The above process will repeat as we work throughout our other option
> orders.*
>
> *K144XV and K144RFLK:*
> We have shipped 100% of our deposit orders for the K144XV and K144RFLK
> options along with the majority of the waitlist orders who responded to our
> emails. We have a few of these left. If you are on the waitlist for these
> items and have not heard from us, please check your spam folder or contact
> sa...@elecraft.com
>
> *P3TXMON: *
> We are contacting customers and shipping the first batch of these now.  We
> also expect a second assembled circuit board delivery in 3-4 weeks that
> will cover the remaining order backlog.
>
> *KAT3A:*
> We have started shipping KAT3As and expect a second batch later this month
> to complete shipping the backlog.
>
> *KBPF3A:*
> In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
> month.
>
> *KXV3B: *
> In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
> month.
>
> *K3EXREF:*  In process. We have the raw circuit boards in house and are
> sourcing a few remaining parts for this board. If all goes well, these will
> ship near the end of this month.
>
> *KDVR3:* In process. Currently sourcing the DVR flash memory.
>
> *KPA3A:* In process. One delay is a sheet metal order delivery for the
> rear fan panels used with this option. We are expediting this.
>
>

Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[Mark Musick]

Hi Gary,
Not to worry. I just received my KIO3B kit. I'm still waiting on the other 
options I ordered.
When they get to you on the list you'll receive an email confirming your order 
and any amount due.
Then you will receive an email with the tracking number.

73,
Mark, WB9CIF

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
Behalf Of n6...@outlook.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7:12 PM
To: Eric Swartz ; Wayne Burdick ; 
Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders 
(3/1/23)

Eric and Wayne,

It's now been a full 2 months/ 8 weeks since the last update on K3/K3s option 
orders. Can we please get a current update? In the March 1 email about K3 & K3S 
options some were reported as expected to ship by the end of March including 
kits I'm waiting for yet I haven't received any communications from Elecraft in 
the weeks since.

Regards,

Gary N6LRV


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Eric Swartz 
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 7:04 PM
To: Elecraft list 
Subject: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders 
(3/1/23)

Some good news now as we are beginning to ship K3 & K3S Option orders! I 
apologize for the dearth of updates over the weeks since our last update - 
We've had our heads down solving production issues and unexpected parts 
shortages with the K3 & K3S options and our main products while managing our 
regular product production flow.

On top of that, the large number of last time buy K3 & K3S option orders now 
shipping is putting a heavy load on our sales department as we confirm order 
info and work through the shipping process, which is on top of their daily work 
managing all our our regular K4, KX products and Amplifier order & shipping 
flow. (Madelyn and Michelle are amazing..)

*KIO3B & KSYN3A* - Now Shipping (finally!):
We received *100%* of both items late last week from our Calif. PCB assembly 
subcontractor and we are testing, packaging and shipping them now.
This quantity will cover *all* of our deposit orders and most of our wait list 
orders.

Please be patient with us as both the KIO3B and KSYN3A  were extremely popular 
and had a very large order response - they are at the very top of our order 
list in quantity. Due to the large quantity of individual orders, it shouldn't 
be a surprise that we will not ship all the orders instantly.
It will require a number of weeks as we step through the process of contacting  
everyone to confirm shipping info, collect their shipping costs (and additional 
funds for 1/2 deposit orders) and to ship their orders. You will know you are 
getting close to shipping when we contact you to confirm everything.

Once we finish the prepaid deposit orders, we'll be contacting our waitlist 
orders and going through the same process to confirm shipping info, collect 
funds etc. We will post here and via our newsletter much more often as we work 
through the pile of orders. (% of deposit orders, and then the same for 
waitlist orders. )

*The above process will repeat as we work throughout our other option
orders.*

*K144XV and K144RFLK:*
We have shipped 100% of our deposit orders for the K144XV and K144RFLK options 
along with the majority of the waitlist orders who responded to our emails. We 
have a few of these left. If you are on the waitlist for these items and have 
not heard from us, please check your spam folder or contact sa...@elecraft.com

*P3TXMON: *
We are contacting customers and shipping the first batch of these now.  We also 
expect a second assembled circuit board delivery in 3-4 weeks that will cover 
the remaining order backlog.

*KAT3A:*
We have started shipping KAT3As and expect a second batch later this month to 
complete shipping the backlog.

*KBPF3A:*
In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this month.

*KXV3B: *
In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this month.

*K3EXREF:*  In process. We have the raw circuit boards in house and are 
sourcing a few remaining parts for this board. If all goes well, these will 
ship near the end of this month.

*KDVR3:* In process. Currently sourcing the DVR flash memory.

*KPA3A:* In process. One delay is a sheet metal order delivery for the rear fan 
panels used with this option. We are expediting this.

More updates soon (definitely sooner than this update) as we get closer to the 
assembled circuit board and sheet metal delivery dates and get more info on 
these and the other options.
73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[n6...@outlook.com]

Eric and Wayne,

It's now been a full 2 months/ 8 weeks since the last update on K3/K3s option 
orders. Can we please get a current update? In the March 1 email about K3 & K3S 
options some were reported as expected to ship by the end of March including 
kits I'm waiting for yet I haven't received any communications from Elecraft in 
the weeks since.

Regards,

Gary N6LRV


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Eric Swartz 
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 7:04 PM
To: Elecraft list 
Subject: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders 
(3/1/23)

Some good news now as we are beginning to ship K3 & K3S Option orders! I
apologize for the dearth of updates over the weeks since our last update -
We've had our heads down solving production issues and unexpected parts
shortages with the K3 & K3S options and our main products while managing
our regular product production flow.

On top of that, the large number of last time buy K3 & K3S option orders
now shipping is putting a heavy load on our sales department as we confirm
order info and work through the shipping process, which is on top of their
daily work managing all our our regular K4, KX products and Amplifier order
& shipping flow. (Madelyn and Michelle are amazing..)

*KIO3B & KSYN3A* - Now Shipping (finally!):
We received *100%* of both items late last week from our Calif. PCB
assembly subcontractor and we are testing, packaging and shipping them now.
This quantity will cover *all* of our deposit orders and most of our wait
list orders.

Please be patient with us as both the KIO3B and KSYN3A  were extremely
popular and had a very large order response - they are at the very top of
our order list in quantity. Due to the large quantity of individual orders,
it shouldn't be a surprise that we will not ship all the orders instantly.
It will require a number of weeks as we step through the process of
contacting  everyone to confirm shipping info, collect their shipping costs
(and additional funds for 1/2 deposit orders) and to ship their orders. You
will know you are getting close to shipping when we contact you to confirm
everything.

Once we finish the prepaid deposit orders, we'll be contacting our waitlist
orders and going through the same process to confirm shipping info, collect
funds etc. We will post here and via our newsletter much more often as we
work through the pile of orders. (% of deposit orders, and then the same
for waitlist orders. )

*The above process will repeat as we work throughout our other option
orders.*

*K144XV and K144RFLK:*
We have shipped 100% of our deposit orders for the K144XV and K144RFLK
options along with the majority of the waitlist orders who responded to our
emails. We have a few of these left. If you are on the waitlist for these
items and have not heard from us, please check your spam folder or contact
sa...@elecraft.com

*P3TXMON: *
We are contacting customers and shipping the first batch of these now.  We
also expect a second assembled circuit board delivery in 3-4 weeks that
will cover the remaining order backlog.

*KAT3A:*
We have started shipping KAT3As and expect a second batch later this month
to complete shipping the backlog.

*KBPF3A:*
In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
month.

*KXV3B: *
In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
month.

*K3EXREF:*  In process. We have the raw circuit boards in house and are
sourcing a few remaining parts for this board. If all goes well, these will
ship near the end of this month.

*KDVR3:* In process. Currently sourcing the DVR flash memory.

*KPA3A:* In process. One delay is a sheet metal order delivery for the rear
fan panels used with this option. We are expediting this.

More updates soon (definitely sooner than this update) as we get closer to
the assembled circuit board and sheet metal delivery dates and get more
info on these and the other options.
73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[Ian Kahn]

I got my KIO3B and KSYN3A kits about 10 days ago. I just need the time to
install them.

73 de,

Ian, NV4C

On Mon, Apr 17, 2023, 9:35 PM n6...@outlook.com  wrote:

> Eric and Wayne,
>
> may we please get an update to the March 1 status of K3 & K3S options?
> Some were reported then as expected to ship by the end of March including
> the kits I'm still waiting for.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gary
>
> 
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
> on behalf of Eric Swartz 
> Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 7:04 PM
> To: Elecraft list 
> Subject: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders
> (3/1/23)
>
> Some good news now as we are beginning to ship K3 & K3S Option orders! I
> apologize for the dearth of updates over the weeks since our last update -
> We've had our heads down solving production issues and unexpected parts
> shortages with the K3 & K3S options and our main products while managing
> our regular product production flow.
>
> On top of that, the large number of last time buy K3 & K3S option orders
> now shipping is putting a heavy load on our sales department as we confirm
> order info and work through the shipping process, which is on top of their
> daily work managing all our our regular K4, KX products and Amplifier order
> & shipping flow. (Madelyn and Michelle are amazing..)
>
> *KIO3B & KSYN3A* - Now Shipping (finally!):
> We received *100%* of both items late last week from our Calif. PCB
> assembly subcontractor and we are testing, packaging and shipping them now.
> This quantity will cover *all* of our deposit orders and most of our wait
> list orders.
>
> Please be patient with us as both the KIO3B and KSYN3A  were extremely
> popular and had a very large order response - they are at the very top of
> our order list in quantity. Due to the large quantity of individual orders,
> it shouldn't be a surprise that we will not ship all the orders instantly.
> It will require a number of weeks as we step through the process of
> contacting  everyone to confirm shipping info, collect their shipping costs
> (and additional funds for 1/2 deposit orders) and to ship their orders. You
> will know you are getting close to shipping when we contact you to confirm
> everything.
>
> Once we finish the prepaid deposit orders, we'll be contacting our waitlist
> orders and going through the same process to confirm shipping info, collect
> funds etc. We will post here and via our newsletter much more often as we
> work through the pile of orders. (% of deposit orders, and then the same
> for waitlist orders. )
>
> *The above process will repeat as we work throughout our other option
> orders.*
>
> *K144XV and K144RFLK:*
> We have shipped 100% of our deposit orders for the K144XV and K144RFLK
> options along with the majority of the waitlist orders who responded to our
> emails. We have a few of these left. If you are on the waitlist for these
> items and have not heard from us, please check your spam folder or contact
> sa...@elecraft.com
>
> *P3TXMON: *
> We are contacting customers and shipping the first batch of these now.  We
> also expect a second assembled circuit board delivery in 3-4 weeks that
> will cover the remaining order backlog.
>
> *KAT3A:*
> We have started shipping KAT3As and expect a second batch later this month
> to complete shipping the backlog.
>
> *KBPF3A:*
> In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
> month.
>
> *KXV3B: *
> In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
> month.
>
> *K3EXREF:*  In process. We have the raw circuit boards in house and are
> sourcing a few remaining parts for this board. If all goes well, these will
> ship near the end of this month.
>
> *KDVR3:* In process. Currently sourcing the DVR flash memory.
>
> *KPA3A:* In process. One delay is a sheet metal order delivery for the rear
> fan panels used with this option. We are expediting this.
>
> More updates soon (definitely sooner than this update) as we get closer to
> the assembled circuit board and sheet metal delivery dates and get more
> info on these and the other options.
> 73,
> Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[n6...@outlook.com]

Eric and Wayne,

may we please get an update to the March 1 status of K3 & K3S options? Some 
were reported then as expected to ship by the end of March including the kits 
I'm still waiting for.

Thanks,

Gary


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of Eric Swartz 
Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 7:04 PM
To: Elecraft list 
Subject: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders 
(3/1/23)

Some good news now as we are beginning to ship K3 & K3S Option orders! I
apologize for the dearth of updates over the weeks since our last update -
We've had our heads down solving production issues and unexpected parts
shortages with the K3 & K3S options and our main products while managing
our regular product production flow.

On top of that, the large number of last time buy K3 & K3S option orders
now shipping is putting a heavy load on our sales department as we confirm
order info and work through the shipping process, which is on top of their
daily work managing all our our regular K4, KX products and Amplifier order
& shipping flow. (Madelyn and Michelle are amazing..)

*KIO3B & KSYN3A* - Now Shipping (finally!):
We received *100%* of both items late last week from our Calif. PCB
assembly subcontractor and we are testing, packaging and shipping them now.
This quantity will cover *all* of our deposit orders and most of our wait
list orders.

Please be patient with us as both the KIO3B and KSYN3A  were extremely
popular and had a very large order response - they are at the very top of
our order list in quantity. Due to the large quantity of individual orders,
it shouldn't be a surprise that we will not ship all the orders instantly.
It will require a number of weeks as we step through the process of
contacting  everyone to confirm shipping info, collect their shipping costs
(and additional funds for 1/2 deposit orders) and to ship their orders. You
will know you are getting close to shipping when we contact you to confirm
everything.

Once we finish the prepaid deposit orders, we'll be contacting our waitlist
orders and going through the same process to confirm shipping info, collect
funds etc. We will post here and via our newsletter much more often as we
work through the pile of orders. (% of deposit orders, and then the same
for waitlist orders. )

*The above process will repeat as we work throughout our other option
orders.*

*K144XV and K144RFLK:*
We have shipped 100% of our deposit orders for the K144XV and K144RFLK
options along with the majority of the waitlist orders who responded to our
emails. We have a few of these left. If you are on the waitlist for these
items and have not heard from us, please check your spam folder or contact
sa...@elecraft.com

*P3TXMON: *
We are contacting customers and shipping the first batch of these now.  We
also expect a second assembled circuit board delivery in 3-4 weeks that
will cover the remaining order backlog.

*KAT3A:*
We have started shipping KAT3As and expect a second batch later this month
to complete shipping the backlog.

*KBPF3A:*
In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
month.

*KXV3B: *
In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
month.

*K3EXREF:*  In process. We have the raw circuit boards in house and are
sourcing a few remaining parts for this board. If all goes well, these will
ship near the end of this month.

*KDVR3:* In process. Currently sourcing the DVR flash memory.

*KPA3A:* In process. One delay is a sheet metal order delivery for the rear
fan panels used with this option. We are expediting this.

More updates soon (definitely sooner than this update) as we get closer to
the assembled circuit board and sheet metal delivery dates and get more
info on these and the other options.
73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy, Orders (3/1/23)

[Ed Cole]

*KIO3B & KSYN3A* - Now Shipping (finally!):
We received *100%* of both items late last week from our Calif. PCB
assembly subcontractor and we are testing, packaging and shipping them now.
--
Once we finish the prepaid deposit orders, we'll be contacting our waitlist
orders and going through the same process to confirm shipping info, collect
funds etc. We will post here and via our newsletter much more often as we
work through the pile of orders. (% of deposit orders, and then the same
for waitlist orders. )
---
I'm one of the wait list for the KIO3B, so hope I am not too far down 
the list for this shipment.  My KIO3A was repaired by Elecraft in summer 
2020 and is working FB.  Just decided it would be prudent to have a backup.


I may swap out for the B version to try the USB connection for running 
wsjt-x.


73, Ed - KL7UW
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

I got my e-mail from Michelle a week ago, saying they expected to ship 
KIO3Bs in 5-7 days.  I'm hoping that means I'll be getting an "on the 
way" e-mail very soon


73, Pete N4ZR

On 3/2/2023 3:39 PM, Ian Kahn wrote:

Eric,

This is great news! Thank you for the update.

I look forward to (hopefully) having my new boards in my hand and installed
before Field Day!

Regards,

Ian Kahn, NV4C


On Wed, Mar 1, 2023 at 10:12 PM Eric Swartz  wrote:


Some good news now as we are beginning to ship K3 & K3S Option orders! I
apologize for the dearth of updates over the weeks since our last update -
We've had our heads down solving production issues and unexpected parts
shortages with the K3 & K3S options and our main products while managing
our regular product production flow.

On top of that, the large number of last time buy K3 & K3S option orders
now shipping is putting a heavy load on our sales department as we confirm
order info and work through the shipping process, which is on top of their
daily work managing all our our regular K4, KX products and Amplifier order
& shipping flow. (Madelyn and Michelle are amazing..)

*KIO3B & KSYN3A* - Now Shipping (finally!):
We received *100%* of both items late last week from our Calif. PCB
assembly subcontractor and we are testing, packaging and shipping them now.
This quantity will cover *all* of our deposit orders and most of our wait
list orders.

Please be patient with us as both the KIO3B and KSYN3A  were extremely
popular and had a very large order response - they are at the very top of
our order list in quantity. Due to the large quantity of individual orders,
it shouldn't be a surprise that we will not ship all the orders instantly.
It will require a number of weeks as we step through the process of
contacting  everyone to confirm shipping info, collect their shipping costs
(and additional funds for 1/2 deposit orders) and to ship their orders. You
will know you are getting close to shipping when we contact you to confirm
everything.

Once we finish the prepaid deposit orders, we'll be contacting our waitlist
orders and going through the same process to confirm shipping info, collect
funds etc. We will post here and via our newsletter much more often as we
work through the pile of orders. (% of deposit orders, and then the same
for waitlist orders. )

*The above process will repeat as we work throughout our other option
orders.*

*K144XV and K144RFLK:*
We have shipped 100% of our deposit orders for the K144XV and K144RFLK
options along with the majority of the waitlist orders who responded to our
emails. We have a few of these left. If you are on the waitlist for these
items and have not heard from us, please check your spam folder or contact
sa...@elecraft.com

*P3TXMON: *
We are contacting customers and shipping the first batch of these now.  We
also expect a second assembled circuit board delivery in 3-4 weeks that
will cover the remaining order backlog.

*KAT3A:*
We have started shipping KAT3As and expect a second batch later this month
to complete shipping the backlog.

*KBPF3A:*
In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
month.

*KXV3B: *
In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
month.

*K3EXREF:*  In process. We have the raw circuit boards in house and are
sourcing a few remaining parts for this board. If all goes well, these will
ship near the end of this month.

*KDVR3:* In process. Currently sourcing the DVR flash memory.

*KPA3A:* In process. One delay is a sheet metal order delivery for the rear
fan panels used with this option. We are expediting this.

More updates soon (definitely sooner than this update) as we get closer to
the assembled circuit board and sheet metal delivery dates and get more
info on these and the other options.
73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[Ian Kahn]

Eric,

This is great news! Thank you for the update.

I look forward to (hopefully) having my new boards in my hand and installed
before Field Day!

Regards,

Ian Kahn, NV4C


On Wed, Mar 1, 2023 at 10:12 PM Eric Swartz  wrote:

> Some good news now as we are beginning to ship K3 & K3S Option orders! I
> apologize for the dearth of updates over the weeks since our last update -
> We've had our heads down solving production issues and unexpected parts
> shortages with the K3 & K3S options and our main products while managing
> our regular product production flow.
>
> On top of that, the large number of last time buy K3 & K3S option orders
> now shipping is putting a heavy load on our sales department as we confirm
> order info and work through the shipping process, which is on top of their
> daily work managing all our our regular K4, KX products and Amplifier order
> & shipping flow. (Madelyn and Michelle are amazing..)
>
> *KIO3B & KSYN3A* - Now Shipping (finally!):
> We received *100%* of both items late last week from our Calif. PCB
> assembly subcontractor and we are testing, packaging and shipping them now.
> This quantity will cover *all* of our deposit orders and most of our wait
> list orders.
>
> Please be patient with us as both the KIO3B and KSYN3A  were extremely
> popular and had a very large order response - they are at the very top of
> our order list in quantity. Due to the large quantity of individual orders,
> it shouldn't be a surprise that we will not ship all the orders instantly.
> It will require a number of weeks as we step through the process of
> contacting  everyone to confirm shipping info, collect their shipping costs
> (and additional funds for 1/2 deposit orders) and to ship their orders. You
> will know you are getting close to shipping when we contact you to confirm
> everything.
>
> Once we finish the prepaid deposit orders, we'll be contacting our waitlist
> orders and going through the same process to confirm shipping info, collect
> funds etc. We will post here and via our newsletter much more often as we
> work through the pile of orders. (% of deposit orders, and then the same
> for waitlist orders. )
>
> *The above process will repeat as we work throughout our other option
> orders.*
>
> *K144XV and K144RFLK:*
> We have shipped 100% of our deposit orders for the K144XV and K144RFLK
> options along with the majority of the waitlist orders who responded to our
> emails. We have a few of these left. If you are on the waitlist for these
> items and have not heard from us, please check your spam folder or contact
> sa...@elecraft.com
>
> *P3TXMON: *
> We are contacting customers and shipping the first batch of these now.  We
> also expect a second assembled circuit board delivery in 3-4 weeks that
> will cover the remaining order backlog.
>
> *KAT3A:*
> We have started shipping KAT3As and expect a second batch later this month
> to complete shipping the backlog.
>
> *KBPF3A:*
> In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
> month.
>
> *KXV3B: *
> In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
> month.
>
> *K3EXREF:*  In process. We have the raw circuit boards in house and are
> sourcing a few remaining parts for this board. If all goes well, these will
> ship near the end of this month.
>
> *KDVR3:* In process. Currently sourcing the DVR flash memory.
>
> *KPA3A:* In process. One delay is a sheet metal order delivery for the rear
> fan panels used with this option. We are expediting this.
>
> More updates soon (definitely sooner than this update) as we get closer to
> the assembled circuit board and sheet metal delivery dates and get more
> info on these and the other options.
> 73,
> Eric
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[Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

[Eric Swartz]

Some good news now as we are beginning to ship K3 & K3S Option orders! I
apologize for the dearth of updates over the weeks since our last update -
We've had our heads down solving production issues and unexpected parts
shortages with the K3 & K3S options and our main products while managing
our regular product production flow.

On top of that, the large number of last time buy K3 & K3S option orders
now shipping is putting a heavy load on our sales department as we confirm
order info and work through the shipping process, which is on top of their
daily work managing all our our regular K4, KX products and Amplifier order
& shipping flow. (Madelyn and Michelle are amazing..)

*KIO3B & KSYN3A* - Now Shipping (finally!):
We received *100%* of both items late last week from our Calif. PCB
assembly subcontractor and we are testing, packaging and shipping them now.
This quantity will cover *all* of our deposit orders and most of our wait
list orders.

Please be patient with us as both the KIO3B and KSYN3A  were extremely
popular and had a very large order response - they are at the very top of
our order list in quantity. Due to the large quantity of individual orders,
it shouldn't be a surprise that we will not ship all the orders instantly.
It will require a number of weeks as we step through the process of
contacting  everyone to confirm shipping info, collect their shipping costs
(and additional funds for 1/2 deposit orders) and to ship their orders. You
will know you are getting close to shipping when we contact you to confirm
everything.

Once we finish the prepaid deposit orders, we'll be contacting our waitlist
orders and going through the same process to confirm shipping info, collect
funds etc. We will post here and via our newsletter much more often as we
work through the pile of orders. (% of deposit orders, and then the same
for waitlist orders. )

*The above process will repeat as we work throughout our other option
orders.*

*K144XV and K144RFLK:*
We have shipped 100% of our deposit orders for the K144XV and K144RFLK
options along with the majority of the waitlist orders who responded to our
emails. We have a few of these left. If you are on the waitlist for these
items and have not heard from us, please check your spam folder or contact
sa...@elecraft.com

*P3TXMON: *
We are contacting customers and shipping the first batch of these now.  We
also expect a second assembled circuit board delivery in 3-4 weeks that
will cover the remaining order backlog.

*KAT3A:*
We have started shipping KAT3As and expect a second batch later this month
to complete shipping the backlog.

*KBPF3A:*
In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
month.

*KXV3B: *
In process and should arrive here and start shipping by the end of this
month.

*K3EXREF:*  In process. We have the raw circuit boards in house and are
sourcing a few remaining parts for this board. If all goes well, these will
ship near the end of this month.

*KDVR3:* In process. Currently sourcing the DVR flash memory.

*KPA3A:* In process. One delay is a sheet metal order delivery for the rear
fan panels used with this option. We are expediting this.

More updates soon (definitely sooner than this update) as we get closer to
the assembled circuit board and sheet metal delivery dates and get more
info on these and the other options.
73,
Eric
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