Same here. One of the huge selling points for Elecraft has always been
the after-sale service and longevity of the product. I was happy to
upgrade my K3 to the new synths, but now I find out that if, for
example, my 2nd receiver goes full belly up some time in the near future
I probably won't be able to get a replacement. ... and by Elecraft
choice rather than by component obsolescence. That kind of changes
the story for me. The K3 line itself is far from being obsolete
performance-wise.
73,
Dave AB7E
On 12/5/2019 6:58 PM, Byron Servies wrote:
I expected this, and in preparation received an RA number to have my
own K3 and P3 packed out this month while parts are available. Still,
I find it sad.
The value proposition from Elecraft has been easy to justify: buy a
base model radio and then add options as necessary or possible. With
the arrival of the K4, the K3-line is seemingly being abandoned. It is
10-ish years old, but still great.
Of course, I understand. Elecraft is a small company and it is not
practical to keep all the parts available forever. But unlike the K1,
KX1, and some K2 options, where components became unavailable, the K3
transition feels different somehow.
Ah, well. The times they are a changin'.
73, Byron N6NUL
On Thu, Dec 5, 2019 at 2:23 PM Don Wilhelm <[email protected]> wrote:
Mike,
The filters definitely, they are the same ones used in the K4.
The 2nd RX and 2m option may or may not be available. They are building
no more, so whenever stock is depleted, they will be gone.
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