8000 series radios

KB4OIF

Have the 8000M model started to ship yet.

RFord

This is from the last Flex Insider:

FLEX-8000 Series We continue to tackle our significant backlog of FLEX-8000 radio shipments. In January, our focus will change for the first few weeks of the month to integrate our M model customers into the mix of shipments. Currently, due to our existing backlog, new orders may not ship until April 2025. Please note that this date is subject to change, and we are working hard to reduce the delivery time.

KB4OIF

Thanks Ron. From the email from Matt Youngblood back a few weeks ago and this info from the insider, I assumed that they did ship some of the Models in Dec. not many but some. I got the indication that they have some of the M models ready to go out but have not shipped them. They are building the radios as the boards come in. I may be all wet in my thinking. Was hopeful that they would start to ship them.

John KB4DU

there have been some posts on by owners of the 8000 series. A search would probably find them.

KB4OIF

Hi John. I am specifically interested in the M models. I have a 8400 M on order.

Mike-VA3MW

soon.

KB4OIF

Thanks mike.

Neil D Friedman N3DF

Heading into month eight of waiting.

Geoff AB6BT

Shucks!!! I'm only in month 7 for an 8600…

Arnold Goldman

same here ordered my 8600M when first offered still learning on my 6600M being just patient stay safe everybody

KB4OIF

I traded my 6600M in on a 8400M Arnold. Been """"flex less""""" for a while. Mike VA3MW said it would be SOON.

KB4OIF

Nothing so far. I see more folks are getting the 8400/8600M models. Maybe next week?????

KB4OIF

Nothing today.

KB4OIF

Any way to see where I am on the list. How far out is "SOON".

TomWA1MBA

I'm starting to feel forgotten. No matter what the truth is, not knowing, and not responding is hurting. I like Flex. I don't like silence.

KB4OIF

Good morning Tom. Don't think they have forgotten us, but I am guessing They are still having problems getting the boards from the supplier. but a little more precise time frame would be nice, if they have that info. I love my Flex radios that I have had. i.e. 6400M, 6600M, and now a 8400M.

TomWA1MBA

Thanks John. And nice to hear from Mike ("soon"). Like you, I've sent in my 6700 so I'm flexless too. But getting no response for over a week after paying? I can sympathsize with all hands busy getting the orders processed. A weekly broadcast to the list would be a lot better than silence.

KB4OIF

I still have to make the final payment on mine Tom. you will probably get yours before mine gets sent. I agree. Maybe a weekly progress report. Would help us folks out here that are still waiting.

KB4OIF

6 jan 25 i got a SOON as to when my 8400M would ship. It's the 18th of Jan 25 and still have not heard anything. 😒😒

TomWA1MBA

John - for the moment I'm giving Flex the benifit of the doubt. I'll keep you posted on my process. Fingers crossed that I'll hear something soon.

KB4OIF

Good morning Tom. I will do the same. I think I will just let it go. I posted a rant on Facebook and i shouldn't have. I also understand that the board manufacture folks have flex in a bind. Maybe things will start moving soon. I'll keep you posted as well.

TomWA1MBA

Got a response today from my latest inquiry that indeed everyone is very busy and that there are just a few parts vendors that are late. Referred to as a "small parts problem". He assured "shouldn't be much longer now".

Tom

KB4OIF

Thanks Tom. Maybe things will settle down for them.

TomWA1MBA

I just got notification that my unit has shipped. YAY!

WV9L

Tom when did you make your deposit? Curious how far back they are. Thanks and congrats!

KB4OIF

Good to hear that Tom. 😀

KB4OIF

Did you get your flex yet Tom. If so how is it?

TomWA1MBA

John et. al.

My 8600 arrived one week ago today. It is great. I have not done much with it yet, just got on 80 meters local net and QSO'd with a buddy who is doing POTA in FL (CW). It boots a lot quicker than the 6700 did.

TomWA1MBA

I made my deposit the last day of Dayton (May) so 9 months gestation period. From what I have read they are now quoting 12-14 weeks on new orders.

KB4OIF

paid my invoice on the 11th of Feb. Posted in my bank on the 12th. Should see a tracking number today!!!!

KB4OIF

Today is the 18th and no tracking number. Is there a problem?????