Correct. The packages are just a convenience based on past ordering history.
(FYI, we have a detailed features/performance comparison chart of the K3S vs. IC7300. Email me directly if interested.) 73, Wayne N6KR > On Jul 29, 2017, at 12:18 PM, Clay Autery <[email protected]> wrote: > > Just because they OFFER bundles doesn't mean you can't order a base unit > and a la carte. > > After all... they ain't blowing out IC-7300s here. <ear to ear grin> > > 73, > > ______________________ > Clay Autery, KY5G > > On 7/29/2017 6:50 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote: >> http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3.htm#K3SPkg >> >> I still question the wisdom of bundling the the preamp, USB, 630m >> capabilities, etc into the K3S. This went against Elecraft's original >> philosophy of keeping base price low and choosing only the options we really >> wanted. This resulted in inflating the base price which put it out of reach >> for many folks and further away from competing products (IC-7300, Kenwood >> 590 and Flex 6300). That must be hurting sales resulting in discounting. >> >> A viable option is to buy a recent used K3 and sell/purchase options to >> configure it as you want. Basic K3 prices are in the $1500 making this a >> viable alternative IMHO. >> >> 73, Bill W4ZV ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
