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PowerGenius Shipping Update
It has been basically a month since the Orlando Hamfest and over a year since I put down $1000 Cash on the PowerGenius XL Amplifier. There was an update Released about 3 weeks ago that echo what SDR told me during the Hamfest. I am assuming the Beta Units have been Reworked and Returned to the Beta Testers. Is there any update as to the Testing and then of course an update to the Ship Date? I guess it is time to send out yet another update.
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Rather have a superior product, so if it takes longer than expected, so be it !
73 Mike
Yes, Steve is a tester and is helping to make our amps as bug-free as possible before they ship. Check out his interesting web site!
https://k9zw.wordpress.com
HowardWhy doesn't Flex toss all the names of ops that had to return new rigs due to bugs into a hat and pull 5 or 10 out and give them each a nice new shiny Power Genius for their troubles?
I have no dog in this fight so it doesn't matter to me but it sure would go a long way in pleasing the masses.
The rework items are items critical to performance, FCC compliance and protection. I have been doing a lot of hard testing of the amp on a daily basis, running high duty cycle digital and contests on all amateur bands. When I get mine back after the rework I'll go through this cycle again.
So yes, it's a bit disappointing but in the end it will be worth it. I have been without mine while they do the rework so I feel the pain as well. The amplifier is the best I have owned and used by a mile, so I am sure it will be worth it.
Co-locating the 4O3A Folks at Flex to address the issues is a great move. Working in basically a Workday Cycle away makes Troubleshooting and Corrective Actions very difficult. FYI... I worked with Graham in an other company and another time and do agree with you. He is one of the best and one that will get a hold of the Design/Process/Action Items and drive them to a complete and great product. Certainly sure that his involvement will shorten that time frame but still to us that have put out the Grand to reserve the Amps over a year ago it is a painful time.
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Thanks,
howard
Howard
This is the body of Gerald's email.
Dear Valued Customer,
In my last Power Genius XL update on February 16, 2018, we communicated that we had begun the process of upgrading all field test units. During the upgrade and stress test process, we discovered a new issue we felt needed to be resolved before completing the modifications. As of today, we have resolved the last known issue and are installing the final modifications for shipment back to the test team. Field test team members will begin receiving their upgraded units next week.
We plan to allow the test team two weeks to validate the modifications in on air testing including CQ WPX on March 24-26. Assuming the feedback is good, we are ready to release the balance of the first production run for shipment. Once we have completed this final test phase we will communicate our plan for delivery of the current order backlog.
Our major objective during this phase has been to make sure that your new Power Genius XL provides rugged legal limit power on all modes without backoff. This goal has been achieved and we know you will be pleased with your purchase.
We will be in touch after we complete this final test phase. Thank you so much for your continued patience.
73, Gerald K5SDR
Like I said - they are on it.
Steve
I have the 8x2 AG, triplexer and filters from Ranko. Like Ria I beta tested the PGXL (with a 6700) and I can say it worked seamlessly with the AG with no hiccups.
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Tim VE6SH (and G4HUA)