[Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-15 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I hate to be a bother but is there any status updates on when the kits will start shipping to those not field testing? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-07 Thread Jerry T. Dowell
I received shipping confirmation for my kit yesterday. Have patience! Jerry AI6L -Original Message- From: Jim Brown [mailto:j...@audiosystemsgroup.com] Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 10:41 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits On 6/6/2011 8:27 AM, Rob May

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-07 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits On 6/6/2011 8:27 AM, Rob May wrote: I don't think anyone has received a kit or even shipping confirmation. I really wish Elecraft would give a realistic ship date instead of stringing us along. Elecraft is a small company

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-07 Thread Bill Hammond
shipping confirmation for my kit yesterday. Have patience! Jerry AI6L -Original Message- From: Jim Brown [mailto:j...@audiosystemsgroup.com] Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 10:41 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits On 6/6/2011 8:27 AM, Rob May wrote: I

[Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-07 Thread Jerry T. Dowell
I ordered about 2 hours after the window opened online also. No tracking number was given with my confirmation, and my debit card has not been billed, so perhaps the fat lady has not sung yet! Jerry AI6L Bill Hammond wham727 at aol.com Tue Jun 7 13:54:19 EDT 2011 I was told that I was #40 in

[Elecraft] KPA500 kits

2011-06-07 Thread Jerry T. Dowell
Just found out that my kit has not shipped. False alarm. I added an item to the order and was sent a copy of the revised invoice, which showed a shipping date of yesterday. Indeed, no kits have shipped yet. Sorry for raising false hopes! Jerry AI6L

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-06 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Has anyone received a kit or shipping confirmation on kits? The website says they would be shipping last week. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-06 Thread Rob May
offered and no word yet. Eric, just throw mine in your bag and bring it to Hamcom, I'll meet you at the Elecraft booth on Friday. :) Rob NV5E Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2011 08:38:18 -0600 From: w...@w0mu.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits Has anyone

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-06 Thread Robert Redmon
NV5E Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2011 08:38:18 -0600 From: w...@w0mu.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits Has anyone received a kit or shipping confirmation on kits? The website says they would be shipping last week

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-06 Thread Ken Wagner K3IU
: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits Has anyone received a kit or shipping confirmation on kits? The website says they would be shipping last week. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-06 Thread n5ge
I suspect the delay is the printing of the assembly manual. When you see the word PRELIMINARY removed from the manual at the link below you will start seeing them ship. That's just my opinion, I could be wrong. http://www.elecraft.com/manual/Prelim%20KPA500%20Kit%20Assembly%20Manual.pdf 73,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-06 Thread iain macdonnell - N6ML
The first kits went out to field testers last week (or so). They're now providing feedback on the assembly-from-kit experience (we saw W0YK's report). One might speculate that the final manual printing is awaiting incorporation of that feedback. or perhaps they'll just include errata with the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-06 Thread Jim Brown
On 6/6/2011 8:27 AM, Rob May wrote: I don't think anyone has received a kit or even shipping confirmation. I really wish Elecraft would give a realistic ship date instead of stringing us along. Elecraft is a small company -- they are my neighbors, including some of their employees. They

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-06 Thread Rob May
months for the K3. It's not the delay, it's not the not knowing that I mind. Rob NV5E Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2011 10:41:25 -0700 From: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits On 6/6/2011 8:27 AM, Rob May wrote: I don't think anyone has

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-06 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
. No problem at all, like I said, I waited 5 months for the K3. It's not the delay, it's not the not knowing that I mind. Rob NV5E Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2011 10:41:25 -0700 From: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits On 6/6/2011 8:27 AM, Rob

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-06 Thread n5ge
All, I would rather not hear anything than have them telling me once a week it will be next week and repeating that each week. It's better to be silent than give out bad information. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE On Mon, 6 Jun 2011 13:35:28 -0500, Rob May roblitesp...@hotmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-06 Thread Richard Squire - HB9ANM
Yes, great idea, indeed! Eric, see you at Friedrichshafen! :) Robert Redmon wrote: Great idea, Rob! (Hamcom delivery) If this is possible, count me in, too. (order confirmed 4-8) 73, Bob K5SM On 6/6/2011 10:27 AM, Rob May wrote: Eric, just throw mine in your bag and bring it to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-06 Thread Bruce Beford
Ok, While we're tossing out inducements... Eric or Wayne, Bring my KPA-500 kit to Lobstercon in Brunswick, ME next month. I'll throw in two Maine lobsters and plenty of whatever favorite beverages you prefer... Bruce, N1RX __

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-06 Thread VE3NFK
Me too - same time, same place, more lobster, more beverage - saves travel! Ok, While we're tossing out inducements... Eric or Wayne, Bring my KPA-500 kit to Lobstercon in Brunswick, ME next month. I'll throw in two Maine lobsters and plenty of whatever favorite beverages you prefer... John

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-06 Thread Ralph Parker
... I'd rather have it right than right now... Absolutely!!! But you 6m types will have to put up with my 100w from 3500' in the ARRL VHF instead of 500+ watts, so listen a little harder. Next year, eh? Ralph, VE7XF __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] KPA500 Kits - Is today the day?

2011-05-31 Thread Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF
Well, here's hoping, today maybe the day - That we get our delivery advices. The suspense is killin me! :-) (Particularly as I have already had a bit of a 'play' with one) 73 de Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF Innisfail, QLD, Australia Elecraft K3 #4257 + KPA500 + PR6 + K144XV = Multiband greatness!

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits - Is today the day?

2011-05-31 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We're beginning to ship KPA500 kits this week, but we have hundreds of orders that came in during the first weeks. It will take us into July to test and ship all of these. We'll notify everyone as their amp kit comes up for shipping. 73, Eric Runnin' as fast as we can in CA. On 5/31/2011

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits - Is today the day?

2011-05-31 Thread Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 11:03 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits - Is today the day? We're beginning to ship KPA500 kits this week, but we have hundreds of orders that came in during the first weeks. It will take us into July to test and ship all

[Elecraft] KPA500 Kits shipping?

2011-05-30 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Has anyone received a shipping confirmation yet? Maybe tomorrow is our lucky day? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: