> Almost every ham rig is released and publicized long before > the radio hits the market.
That's true to some extent but other than the Icom 7700 and perhaps the TenTec Orion, I don't know of any that received such extensive promotion so far in advance of delivery in real quantity. In particular, I can't think of any where the manufacturer encouraged significant deposits or full payment up-front and then missed the first delivery target for those pre-paid orders by more than 90 days. I understand the temptation to announce a product at a large trade show (hamfest) even though deliveries are "in the future." I understand the desire to provide an attractive "availability" date. I even understand problems involved in ramping up production when the initial prototype is complete and working. However, to accept orders (particularly with payment at the time of order or with significant deposits) for products that are not in production and can not possibly be delivered in a timely manner and then fail to provide realistic schedule updates is questionable - and a sure way to alienate potential customers. 73, ... Joe, W4TV > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike > Fatchett W0MU > Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 2:47 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 - Can't ship them out the door? > > > Whoohoo moving up in the queue!!! > > Almost every ham rig is released and publicized long before > the radio hits the market. > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
