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Steve KC8QVO

Have orders filled up yet? Is there a cap?

Just curious if anyone has figured out if the orders are closed or not. I'd be curious what the limit is on first-round production, if any, and if there is a limit on order numbers until the second round?

Also, does anyone know how the rigs are packaged? Is it factory-assembled first? Kits first? Both in the order they were received? Somewhere along the line I heard the kits will ship later but not sure if that's true or not. I am anxious to put mine together and fire it up!

Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ

Re: Have orders filled up yet? Is there a cap?

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We are definitely still taking orders There is no order limit. :-)

We have received a huge number of orders and are adjusting our
production plans accordingly. The orders are still coming in at a good clip.

In general, we ship in order of the date/time each order is received.

73,
Eric
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On 12/30/2011 3:42 PM, Steve KC8QVO wrote:
> Just curious if anyone has figured out if the orders are closed or not. I'd
> be curious what the limit is on first-round production, if any, and if there
> is a limit on order numbers until the second round?
>
> Also, does anyone know how the rigs are packaged? Is it factory-assembled
> first? Kits first? Both in the order they were received? Somewhere along the
> line I heard the kits will ship later but not sure if that's true or not. I
> am anxious to put mine together and fire it up!
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Keith Heimbold

Re: Have orders filled up yet? Is there a cap?

Eric,

I am still planning to order but deciding on features I want. If I order in next day or two when can I expect shipment now. Also the real clincher is the possible remote access to the K3. That is epic news.

Do you have an idea when the 100W amp will come out and it's price.

Thanks,

Keith
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On Dec 30, 2011, at 4:07 PM, "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> We are definitely still taking orders There is no order limit. :-)
>
> We have received a huge number of orders and are adjusting our
> production plans accordingly. The orders are still coming in at a good clip.
>
> In general, we ship in order of the date/time each order is received.
>
> 73,
> Eric
> ---
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>
>
> On 12/30/2011 3:42 PM, Steve KC8QVO wrote:
>> Just curious if anyone has figured out if the orders are closed or not. I'd
>> be curious what the limit is on first-round production, if any, and if there
>> is a limit on order numbers until the second round?
>>
>> Also, does anyone know how the rigs are packaged? Is it factory-assembled
>> first? Kits first? Both in the order they were received? Somewhere along the
>> line I heard the kits will ship later but not sure if that's true or not. I
>> am anxious to put mine together and fire it up!
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Steve KC8QVO

Re: Have orders filled up yet? Is there a cap?

Keith,

The way I am going to do mine is get the rig kit, CW key, and charger option. I am waiting for the 2m module so I will have to do a second order when that is available regardless. Once I have the rig and get to use it a bit I will adjust the other features at that time. Some other options I am looking at are the roofing filters and tuner, for example. The biggie for me, though, is the 2m module... no two ways about that one!

Keith Heimbold

Re: Have orders filled up yet? Is there a cap?

Steve,

The roofing filters and internal battery pack are definitely in the first purchase. The mic and key are also definitely of in the mix.

I will definitely without a doubt be getting the remote rig option for the K3 and also the 100W amp when that comes out. I am planning to use this as my travel rig as I am on the road a ton about 100% weekly as a business and IT consultant. This will be nice when I can't drive my truck to the client assignments. I will need to figure out a travel pack / hard case for it.

Keith

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On Dec 31, 2011, at 7:26 AM, "Steve KC8QVO" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Keith,
>
> The way I am going to do mine is get the rig kit, CW key, and charger
> option. I am waiting for the 2m module so I will have to do a second order
> when that is available regardless. Once I have the rig and get to use it a
> bit I will adjust the other features at that time. Some other options I am
> looking at are the roofing filters and tuner, for example. The biggie for
> me, though, is the 2m module... no two ways about that one!
>
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Steve KC8QVO

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I don't have a K3, but it is a great rig. That will be neat to see how the "interface" works between them.

My portable rig for years has been the FT-857D. When I flew to Florida last month I threw both the K2 and the FT-857D in. If I had to do it over at the time I would have only taken the FT-857D, too much hassle and extra space with both.

The KX3 will take the place of the FT-857D. I am a backpacker too and really like taking a rig along, although I haven't always. Last trip I just took an HT and that irritated me but at least I could catch the weather reports. As long as the 2m module receives up in to the 162 range for NOAA weather that would be great. I could confine my trail and airplane-friendly rigs to just the KX3 saving space and weight.

I put a note out to the HFPack yahoo group that orders were open. My guess is everyone in that group that is/would be interested already has ordered one, but it might generate a few more orders :)

Mike Schwendeman

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Mike Schwendeman

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I am very curious: How many orders have been placed, so far?
(I have (just) one on order...)
This is a very exciting product! It's going to be great fun!
73; -Mike- KØJTA
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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: Have orders filled up yet? Is there a cap?

Mike,

I would think that you will not get any real number from Elecraft - that
would provide competitors information into Elecraft profitability, etc.
BUT, from what I can decipher, the number is LARGE.

Yes, I have just one on order too.

Happy New Year

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/31/2011 7:19 PM, Mike Schwendeman wrote:
> I am very curious: How many orders have been placed, so far?
> (I have (just) one on order...)
> This is a very exciting product! It's going to be great fun!
> 73; -Mike- KØJTA
>
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