My profession is R&D, product development and product launch with a
$300 million/year company. One alternative to this entire situation
would have been for Elecraft to do what we do: Not divulge anything
about the product or its launch schedule until all development is
finished and all production systems are ready.
I've enjoyed watching Elecraft's development with the K3. It's an
insight that I normally don't get (because all of our competition keeps
everything very quiet and secret as well).
Whenever the customer gets any wind of a new product, especially one as
exciting as the K3, the risk is very high to keep everyone happy. I
don't criticize Wayne and Eric (and the gang) for letting us all know
what's happening. After all, they did keep things secret for 3+
years! But as I said, with the first production runs not completed at
the time of the announcements, they are taking the risk. I think they
knew that, and I think they are so dedicated to getting the job done
right that they were willing to take that chance.
I haven't ordered a K3 yet, but I will. By not being one of the early
adaptors, I reduce the risk for myself as well.
- Phil WA7URV
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