Maybe we can all take a deep breath, relax and remember amateur radio is a hobby. Try to have some fun while we await our K4s. Peace y’all.
Mike, ks7d Sent from my iPhone www.ks7d.com > On Mar 31, 2021, at 3:26 PM, Mike Smith VE9AA <[email protected]> wrote: > > I did not put down a deposit on a K4. When I heard about the first case of > Covid, that stopped me in my tracks. Yes, I know many weren't so lucky and > put $$ down at "Dayton". > > > > I watch the videos from Elecraft or read the great synopsis from fellas like > Kimo, KH7U(and others) and read the mail on the various email lists here and > there to get an idea when the K4 might be available. > > I am actually holding out for a K4HD (or 2!) to do SO2R contesting. > > > > I don't think you'd want even BI-WEEKLY updates from a company struggling to > meet demands. > > What company would do that anyways? If you are not aware of what they've > been up against, you must have been living under a rock the past 16 months. > > > > Nearly everyone understands what it takes to make a K4 and why they just > can't supply one at this moment. I am sure they'd love to ship 5000 units > this week, IF THEY COULD. > > > > Covid-19, wildfires, staff sickness, staff retirements, price increases, > product redesign and probably more that we have no idea about or have any > business knowing. > > > > So, why don't you fellas please cut them a little slack and if you're really > just mad and can't get over it, just apply to get your $$ back and go buy a > YaeKenCom radio or 40 year old Heathkit. > > > > The whining is getting loud. > > > > No amount of it will help. > > > > Mike VE9AA > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: > https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmailman.qth.net%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Felecraft&data=04%7C01%7C%7Ca419bc397784402f49da08d8f47ada59%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637528155766145595%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=qyqvlFngW5kLoDgzUmgeNoV%2BiRU9dbAzXrfVeF3BE30%3D&reserved=0 > Help: > https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmailman.qth.net%2Fmmfaq.htm&data=04%7C01%7C%7Ca419bc397784402f49da08d8f47ada59%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637528155766145595%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=gFvxUpIfPOT37Kfa2Y9GjYHa1N0DklYsmMDsU36FyeQ%3D&reserved=0 > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: > https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qsl.net%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Ca419bc397784402f49da08d8f47ada59%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637528155766145595%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=jftKuo8APlAmFKAKBbeXAPRfGQEtISlLIIdjBViwMQs%3D&reserved=0 > Please help support this email list: > https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qsl.net%2Fdonate.html&data=04%7C01%7C%7Ca419bc397784402f49da08d8f47ada59%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637528155766145595%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Nzlx0sAuqbOnwWeIAHbNlbix7utdHYiq1MUJH9zGdl0%3D&reserved=0 > Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
