Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

[Edward R Cole]

Thanks!

Links provided by John, KC7DRI provided enough info for me decide I 
did not need the enhancements.  I run two LP-Pan SDRs off the first 
IF's of my K3 main and sub-receivers in diversity mode to provide 
dual IQ streams to my computer so having an internal soundcard is no 
use.  The USB/RS232 conversion cable works FB for keying my radio.


Plus I have the PR6-10 which works well for 10m-6m and Digout-1 is 
handy function for connecting my remote 6m preamp for eme.


I would buy a K4D except my K3 is working fine for my application as 
IF radio on 50-MHz thru 10-GHz.  I promise my wife when I bought the 
K3 in 2010 it was the "last one".  Yeah, she didn't really believe me.


Getting to the age where investing in ham radio stuff is not really a 
good long-term investment.  Bought a new F250 diesel truck and 
30-foot 5th wheel trailer in 2016/2017 and made two trips with 
it.  Can't leave AK this year due to corona-virus so will be second 
summer it has been parked.  Beginning to doubt wisdom of that 
purchase. (roughly $70K).


73, Ed - KL7UW

At 12:50 PM 8/5/2020, Edward R Cole wrote:
Lots about this option, but what exactly does the upgrade provide 
over the standard board?


My K3, SN4340 dates from 2010 so assume it has a KIO3 board (not 
sure if A or B version).  Trying to determine if I want/need the upgrade.


I did add EXREF, TCXO3, upgraded both Synth boards and Gen Coverage 
filter to cover 475-KHz (630m) band.  I have the subRx installed.


73, Ed - KL7UW
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Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

[Jim Brown]

On 8/5/2020 1:50 PM, Edward R Cole wrote:
Lots about this option, but what exactly does the upgrade provide over 
the standard board?


USB interface for both control and audio. Don't know if they fixed the 
Pin One Problems that exist in the orginal.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

[John Hiatt]

The late Fred Cady wrote a few notes about the upgrade under section 1.5.2 here 
http://www.ke7x.com/home/guide-to-the-k3/should-i-update-my-k3-with-k3s-parts

There is also an FAQ about the upgrade 
https://ftp.elecraft.com/K3S/Manuals%20Downloads/KIO3BUPGD-FAQ%20rev%20A.pdf

John, KC7DRI


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Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 1:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

Lots about this option, but what exactly does the upgrade provide
over the standard board?

My K3, SN4340 dates from 2010 so assume it has a KIO3 board (not sure
if A or B version).  Trying to determine if I want/need the upgrade.

I did add EXREF, TCXO3, upgraded both Synth boards and Gen Coverage
filter to cover 475-KHz (630m) band.  I have the subRx installed.

73, Ed - KL7UW
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Dubus-NA Business mail:
   dubus...@gmail.com

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Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

[Edward R Cole]

Lots about this option, but what exactly does the upgrade provide 
over the standard board?


My K3, SN4340 dates from 2010 so assume it has a KIO3 board (not sure 
if A or B version).  Trying to determine if I want/need the upgrade.


I did add EXREF, TCXO3, upgraded both Synth boards and Gen Coverage 
filter to cover 475-KHz (630m) band.  I have the subRx installed.


73, Ed - KL7UW
  http://www.kl7uw.com
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  dubus...@gmail.com 


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Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

[Dr. William J. Schmidt]

I'm not as constrained as they are with respect to buying parts (surplus 
sources, etc.).  I'd settle for a board to build my own in the event of a "no 
go" but of course I know that won't happen.


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Subject: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

I just heard from Elecraft Sales that they are not going to fill my mid-June 
order for the KIO3B update kit unless they get sufficient interest to get 
"reasonable" prices from their suppliers.  They don 't define what that means, 
but if you have any interest at all in the K3 KIO3B update kit, go to 
<https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form> and tell them so - 
otherwise they may never restock these excellent updates for the K3.

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Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

[Clark Macaulay]

Ed,

Part of your name got embedded into the url--something I've done from time
to time. This should work.

https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form

Clark, WU4B

On Wed, Aug 5, 2020 at 8:49 AM Ed W0YK  wrote:

>
> The link below is broken.   Should be:
> https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form73,Ed W0YK
>  Original message From: N4ZR  Date:
> 8/4/20  14:47  (GMT-08:00) To: Elecraft List 
> Subject: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list I just heard from Elecraft Sales
> that they are not going to fill my mid-June order for the KIO3B update kit
> unless they get sufficient interest to get "reasonable" prices from their
> suppliers.  They don 't define what that means, but if you have any
> interest at all in the K3 KIO3B update kit, go to <
> https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form> and tell them so
> - otherwise they may never restock these excellent updates for the K3.--
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Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

[Ed W0YK]

The link below is broken.   Should 
be:https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form73,Ed W0YK
 Original message From: N4ZR  Date: 8/4/20  
14:47  (GMT-08:00) To: Elecraft List  Subject: 
[Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list I just heard from Elecraft Sales that they are 
not going to fill my mid-June order for the KIO3B update kit unless they get 
sufficient interest to get "reasonable" prices from their suppliers.  They don 
't define what that means, but if you have any interest at all in the K3 KIO3B 
update kit, go to <https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form> and 
tell them so - otherwise they may never restock these excellent updates for the 
K3.-- 73, Pete N4ZRCheck out the Reverse Beacon Networkat 
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Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

[Mark Musick]

I too have had conversations with Madelyn about upgrades.
I did order the KXV3B and it is on the way.
I put my name on the list for the KIO3B and K3SYNA.

73,
Mark, WB9CIF

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Subject: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

I just heard from Elecraft Sales that they are not going to fill my mid-June 
order for the KIO3B update kit unless they get sufficient interest to get 
"reasonable" prices from their suppliers.  They don 't define what that means, 
but if you have any interest at all in the K3 KIO3B update kit, go to 
<https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form> and tell them so - 
otherwise they may never restock these excellent updates for the K3.

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Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

[Ian Kahn, NV4C]

I just added my name to the list for both a KIO3B and KSYN3A for my K3 
s/n 281. Here's hoping we generate enough interest to justify them 
ordering more kits.


73 de,

Ian, NV4C

On 8/4/20 5:47 PM, N4ZR wrote:
I just heard from Elecraft Sales that they are not going to fill my 
mid-June order for the KIO3B update kit unless they get sufficient 
interest to get "reasonable" prices from their suppliers.  They don 't 
define what that means, but if you have any interest at all in the K3 
KIO3B update kit, go to 
 and tell 
them so - otherwise they may never restock these excellent updates for 
the K3.



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Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

[Joe K2UF]

Just added my name to the list.  Hope I did not procrastinate to long.
Would like to upgrade my K3 as much as possible. 

73,

Joe K2UF


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Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

[Dr. William J. Schmidt]

Yes it is... I just got that msg and put my name/call on the list for one...


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Subject: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

I just heard from Elecraft Sales that they are not going to fill my mid-June 
order for the KIO3B update kit unless they get sufficient interest to get 
"reasonable" prices from their suppliers.  They don 't define what that means, 
but if you have any interest at all in the K3 KIO3B update kit, go to 
<https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form> and tell them so - 
otherwise they may never restock these excellent updates for the K3.

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[Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

[N4ZR]

I just heard from Elecraft Sales that they are not going to fill my 
mid-June order for the KIO3B update kit unless they get sufficient 
interest to get "reasonable" prices from their suppliers.  They don 't 
define what that means, but if you have any interest at all in the K3 
KIO3B update kit, go to 
 and tell them 
so - otherwise they may never restock these excellent updates for the K3.


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