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Craig Haggerty
W0CHH
I've had a number of inquiries again recently regarding fan availability. I am planning another bulk purchase. In order to gauge interest, and get an idea how many to order, please email me direct at [email protected] and I will add you to the list. I expect delivery to be sometime mid November. Minimum 2 pieces. Based on an estimated quantity, I expect pricing to be somewhere close to the last time around, which was $42 a set ($21 each). Postage via flat rate @$10 US, International shipping based on your qth.
Eric
K2CB
I apologize for the poor pictures. My goal for taking them was to place all wires back into their original positions after the install so the pics were for reference.
I'll also email you but please count me in for 3 more.
Based on the anticipated quantity, the pricing will remain the same, pre-tariff.
However, due to the current trade war, there is now a 22% tariff in effect on the fans coming into the US from China. The last time around it was only 5%, which based on the pre-tariff cost basis of $20, resulted in a price of $21.
Now, due to the increased tariff, the cost per set has increased to $49, plus shipping. Also, due to the increase in postage from the last time around, postage will now be $11. This makes the total $60 per set, shipped in the US.
International buyers, I will quote you a shipping cost based on your location.
If buying more than one set, also contact me for an exact shipping amount.
Additionally, I was initially misquoted on the lead time, as they are now quoting me 14-16 weeks lead time. Estimated delivery will be sometime in February 2019.
As last time around, this is going to be done on a pre-sale basis. I expect to only have a few sets on hand when it is all said and done, so be sure to take part now, and do not rely on any being left after the order is placed. Once placed, I can not add additional units, as they are built to order.
I will accept pre-paid orders up until 11/8/2019, and then place an order on Monday 11/11/2019 for the presold total, plus a few spares.
If you would like to purchase a set, you can send a payment directly to
[email protected] (not my regular email address of [email protected])
International buyers, please CONTACT ME FIRST for exact shipping costs.
Please note, I am NOT retired, and do a lot of work related travelk, so if I don't reply immediately, don't panic! I will reply as soon as reasonably possible.
Thank you for your interest and participation.
Eric
K2CB
http://www.nn4zz.com/FLEX6700.htm#FANs_
Regards, Al / NN4ZZ
al (at) nn4zz (dot) com
The order was placed on 11/11/19, as promised.
Similar to the last time around, I ordered extra units to have on hand, just in case.
At the moment I have a handful that are unspoken for. The last time they all sold prior to arrival, so if anyone needs fans, act now before they are all spoken for!
See prior posting for details.
Eric
K2CB
Guess what the brown truck dropped off today?
Due to some very fortunate circumstances, the order was able to be rushed in from overseas, and the fans arrived today!
I will do my best to get them boxed up over the weekend, and out in the mail Monday (work schedule permitting).
For those of you still considering a purchase, at this time I have a handful of sets unspoken for. Once they are gone, that's it! There is no telling at this time if there will be sufficient future demand to place another bulk order. As some discovered, it's been almost a year since the last order, and a long wait..... so grab them while you can.
Eric
K2CB
thanks for doing this for everyone!
Email sent, hopefully you have two left... ;-)
Justin
KL2D
Eric
K2CB
Eric
K2CB
LIFE EXPECTANCY - 50000 Hours at 25℃ / 65% RH
My original fans failed shortly after the 2 year warranty period [of course].
The replacements went just after a year. I am on my 3rd set now.
Running the radio upside down as Flex though the failures were due to the upside down mounting of the fans in the radio. I do run my radio 24X7 except when away from the house for vacation.
Strange. Maybe the upside down has something to do with it. However, I have a 6300 here that has been on 24/7 for 2 years now. The fans are still quiet.
Remote Controls
1. DC Power to Flex
2. Flex Remote on.
3. All prehphrials HF-Auto/LP-700/Ethernet-switch are slaves of the +5V from the Flex radio.
My station only has one small internet device active when shut down.
No fans running while shut down. Everything can be controlled from my phone or a web browser.
I am not trying to hijack the thread I am just saying......"There are ways to save electrical werar on devices"..............Just sayin
73 de N5PSM
/Lasse SM5GLC
Reply sent
Thanks in advance for your reply....
Brian,
[email protected]
I believe Eric stated he was not going to do another order.
best you can hope for is if someone sells their radio to upgrade and wants to sell the fans separately.
I had provided the new fan info to Al NN4ZZ for my 6700 I ordered about 4 months ago. I believe he has info on his site.
Keep your eyes open for a set of fans in the meantime. There are a lot of original signature series limited edition radios that the fans are still going strong.
Dave wo2x
Here is a link to my “fan page” that Dave referenced.
http://nn4zz.com/FLEX6700.htm#FANs_
One of the cpu fan, it's off, falling I would like to know if the double-sided of those I received from you is good, double-sided thermal conductive tape, or I must plan, good double-sided
like this I replace, the complete
73, on5po, Janny
Pat de KA4VNM
Many thanks, Dave ZS6AVM