Mike,
There is one K3S option that you should definitely add to a K3 if you
like CW: the updated synthesizer (2 of them if you have the
subreceiver). It makes a great deal of difference if you send CW at more
than about 30 wpm. There is a QRQ mode that helps, but it has downsides.
Of course the improved receiver IMD and phase noise performance is also
helpful if you are a contester.
73,
Victor, 4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
Formerly K2VCO
CWops no. 5
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
On 06/12/2019 1:08, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:
Thanks Don. I am sitting on the fence what course of action to take.
I'd really like to find a K3 (non S) in Canada, but there are not too
many around. Barring that, a K3 in the USA from someone I know (ie:
trust). Also difficult, but not impossible.
I don't really need an "S" nor a K4, as 90% of what I do is just
contest for fun. I have a pair of IC-7410's in my SO2R setup and an
older but loaded K3 which I only use as a travel/expedition type rig,
but tossing around the idea of making the main setup a "pair of K3's"
(plural, not "S",. hi)
Thanks for the info/advice. Always appreciate your no nonsense words
and great work.
73 de Mike VE9AA
Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB
-----Original Message----- From: Don Wilhelm
[mailto:[email protected]] Sent: December 5, 2019 6:23 PM To:
Mike Smith VE9AA; [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft]
K3S accessories availability, moving forward
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.
You might want to consider putting them on a credit card and pay it
off monthly.
73, Don W3FPR
On 12/5/2019 5:09 PM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:
If I was to purchase a new (barebones) K3S today, what are the
chances the 2nd receiver module, filters, 2m module and whatever
else are going to be available a year from now (when I can afford
more) ?
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