> Sorry, but that sounds more like nickel and diming to me. For the amount of
> money we spend on these rigs, I had hoped that Elecraft would have provided
> replacement stainless screws for free. If a manufacturer knows that there's
> a problem with a product, wouldn't you want them to correct it without
> charging you? Just my 2 cents...
>
> 73 de James K2QI
>
> On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 7:26 AM, Johnny Siu<
[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> Hello Ian,
>>
>> I am very sure that Elecraft is clever in choosing both packing and
>> construction
>> materials for their radio gears
>>
>> For example, the screws of K3 rust so easily that they now give you the
>> option
>> to spend US$19.9 to replace them with stainless steel screws.
>>
>> For a radio at the price range of effectively over $2,000, you are given
>> the
>> chance to option for better screws.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Johnny VR2XMC
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