Hi Guys, Please don't misunderstand my original question. (And thanks to all who have contributed to an interesting discussion.)
I had been inactive for quite some time when I purchased a K2. That purchase not only returned me to the hobby, but it also made me, probably, a lifetime Elecraft devotee. I will be purchasing either a "tricked out" K2 or a K3. The Asian manufacturers are not in consideration. Please note that it is not my intention to be critical of Elecraft or the K3. I understand the technology changes that have mandated a slight change to the Elecraft business model where we are dealing, more or less, with a line replaceable unit (LRU) concept radio as contrasted with a component level repair model like the K1, K2, and KX1. I am only trying to get an idea of the scope of the "problem", if there is one. The repair times for the K3 seem to indicate a long queue and I naturally wonder what is in that queue. If it is filled with K3's, I wonder why. My life has changed from employment to retirement; every dollar is very important to me in this new fixed income world in which I now live. If there is some kind of quality control issue developing with the K3, I would like to get a handle on it so that I can make an informed decision about a (2nd) K2 purchase versus a more expensive K3 purchase. I would not expect a zero defect business model to be in place at Elecraft. Having said that, however, I would like to obtain and understand the "out-of-the-box" and the "infant mortality" failure rate data for the K3, if such information exists. Thanks, Ed, KD3Y, PE (electrical) ______________________________________________________________ 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
