I upgraded by K3 to as close to a K3S as I could; I am very happy with
it. Is it a K3S? No, but in the ways that matter to me, it is... I feel
like it cost me less than selling it and buying a K3S would have, and
will be worth a bit more when I finally sell it.
As for not exchanging yours after a month, it is not COSTCO... How far
in advance should they stop selling one product before its replacement
comes out? How far back should they be willing to do an exchange? I fear
there are no good answers for a small company that needs some cash flow
to keep progressing during development; nailing down exact dates for FCC
acceptance and supplier readiness and so on can be difficult, and
besides, I have learned to measure the goodness of my purchase decisions
based on "was it a good decision based on all information available to
me at the time?". If so, relax, be happy.
Anyway Ronnie, you might look into upgrading, I have been happy doing it.
73 de Dave, W5SV
On 6/27/18 7:14 AM, Ronnie Hull wrote:
Y ah imagine my surprise when I scrimped and saved for TWO YEARS to be able to
purchase a K3 and then a month or so later the K3S appears. Of course they
wouldn’t exchange.
I havnt felt right about Elecraft since
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 27, 2018, at 6:44 AM, Charlie T <[email protected]> wrote:
In my opinion, up-grading a K3 accomplishes nothing but generating a few
useless PC boards that had virtually zero value.
Yeah, I know, the boards aren't really worth zero, but what do I do with
them?
Especially since as you know, an "up-graded" K3 still is NOT a K3S.
Gold fingers, built-in pre-amp etc., ae a couple that come to mind.
The only logical step to me, was to pull the accessories that were the same
and sell the radio.
Admittedly, I couldn't get as much for my K3 as I would have been able to if
the K3S hadn't been released.
But to me this is the normal cycle of newer radios. AND, I didn't have junk
parts to deal with.
Yeah, I know, the boards aren't really worth zero, but what do I do with
them?
Anyway, I'm happy now with my "new" K3S and my old K3 is still on the air
(somewhere?).
73, Charlie k3ICH
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On
Behalf Of Nr4c
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 6:35 AM
To: David Bunte <[email protected]>
Cc: Elecraft <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)
Back when the K3S was announced, I sold my existing radio for about $1200
less than the K3S price and ordered a new K3S and put up the $1200 it would
have cost me to upgrade. I did keep my old K3 for FD and other portable
activities.
Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill
On Jun 26, 2018, at 11:55 PM, David Bunte <[email protected]> wrote:
Robert -
I had mine done last year. The K3 cannot be fully upgraded to a K3s,
and what all 'can' be done depends on such things as: Do you already
have the new synthesizer board or boards, depending on having the sub
receiver or not. And, are there options that you do not want.
Perusing the Elecraft website will give you a pretty good idea, and if
you have questions just email support and discuss what you have, what
they can do, and what you want... then they can give you a much better
idea than I can.
I already had the new synths in my K3, and the upgrades I opted for
came in at close to, but somewhat under $1000 including shipping.
Best of luck,
Dave - K9FN
On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 10:03 PM, Robert G Strickland
<[email protected]>
wrote:
If I send my K3 w/ new synthesizer into Elecraft for the full K3(s)
upgrade, what will such an upgrade include and what will be the
approximate cost. Thanks.
...robert
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Robert G Strickland, PhD ABPH - KE2WY [email protected] Syracuse,
New York, USA
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