On 3/7/2020 10:42 AM, W6IPA . wrote:
It seems also that stock is drying up on K3/K3S parts - and I wonder if
this is temporary or a sign that the legendary upgradability of K3 or K3S
is over.
Manufacturers live in the real world, and can only buy parts that are
manufactured by other companies. When those other companies discontinue
a part, alternative sources must be found, and that sometimes isn't
easy, or the alternative is not of good quality. Many years ago, a fine
US company called Ten Tec, based near Nashville, TN, developed the first
solid state power amp based on Motorola output devices. After a year or
two, Motorola discontinued them, they were unique parts, and Ten Tec had
to discontinue the amp. I believe I remember reading that Elecraft was
having this issue with parts for some of their older products.
As to contacting support -- the telephone works great.
73, Jim K9YC
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