For me the question wasn't about resale value, it was about whether it
was easier to listen to the radio with the new KSYN3A. I think it is,
though I've never done side-by-side comparisons (others have).
I'm not planning on reselling mine, at least not soon, and my fun with
the radio is getting on the air once in a while. I know for others it's
about designing antennas, or calculating net worth of the equipment. Who
am I to say that's the wrong way to participate in the hobby? I hardly
ever turn the radio on and it's sitting right next to me right now. It's
just nice to have what I think is the best receiver when I do turn it
on.
On Sat, 10 Oct 2015, Edward R Cole wrote:
I chose to upgrade my K3/10 SN4043.
That involves buying two KSYN3A (I have the subRx) and also got one KBPF3MDKT
upgrade kit for my main Rx. Cost with shipping was $468.95.
I suppose I could remove all the options I have installed and try selling my
plain K3/10 and purchasing a new K3s/10. I figured that resale value would
be less than the upgrade cost.
I paid $2,862.57 plus $287.40 for two KFL3B-FM filters. Realizing I only
needed one filter and sold the extra. So one FM filter would cost about
$150. Total cost for radio = $3,011.57.
New K3s/10-K base cost = $2,099.95
(2.8 KHz FL = $129.90 (-$10 credit for 2.7 KHz FL)
13-KHz FL = $139.95
400-Hz FL = $139.95
KRX3A-K = $599.95
2.8 KHz FL = $139.95
KTCXO3-1 = $119.95
K3EXREF = $99.95
KBPF3A = $179.95
----------------------------
Total = 3,649.95
ship = $77.02
$3,726.97
Difference = 3,726.97 - $3,011.57 = $715.40
OK say I removed all options and installed them in new K3s:
and say I sold the K3/10 for full new price when I bought it.
2,099.95 + $50 (est) = $2,149.95
1,449.95 (2010 price of K3/10)
----------------
$700.00
I spent $468.95 upgrading my K3/10 and saved $231.05 to $246.46 over buying a
new K3s/10 equipped the same as I currently have. This assuming I can get
full value for my K3/10 - maybe. Can I get $231 more than I originally paid?
-doubtful.
Upgrading is definitely cost effective for me - plus I do not have to
re-program everything, assemble everything, and add IF output mod to KRX3A
which I did for my KRX3.
I will give you that the options mix might produce a different outcome on
resale of your K3.
PS: No charge for the 45-min I spent running this calculation.
73, Ed - KL7uW
From: "Charlie T, K3ICH" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3 Cheap
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This strictly my personal opinion, but I did not
even consider "up-grading" my K3 by purchasing the
newer boards. Mainly for this very reason. What
ru gonna do with the old boards? They have
practically ZERO value.
BUT, a good working K3, even if it doesn't have
the super synth board etc., still has significant
value. Maybe not quite as much as it did B4 the
K3S came out, but I figured I could sell my 23XX
S/N K3, buy a new K3S and come out ahead of
upgrading with a couple new boards and throwing
the old ones in the dumpster. This way, the "old"
boards have not been converted to junk and a good
K3 is still on the air. Also, I don't have to
worry if some little known production upgrade
slipped by me since my brandie new K3S has 'em
all. Stated in different terms, I bought a K3S
and sold my K3 for less of a $$ difference than if
I had purchased the new version boards for my
older K3.
Not trying to start a fight, it's just my opinion.
73, Charlie k3ICH
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