Absolutely!
My INITIAL order for K3s w/ P3, etc. was: *$4387.87 in 2016*.
Add in *$570 for more filters* over the years (AM, FM, and HF)
THEN in Dec 2019, I did a final "fill it up" order because I saw the EOL
coming on things: *$2435.48 fo*r
*SubRX**
** Gen Coverage and filters for SubRX**
** 2 Meter module and REFLOCk board**
** Pair of Speakers*
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All-in, not counting maintenance costs or anything else:
*$7303.35 for a fully outfitted K3s/P3 with dual Receivers and Gen
Coverage thru HF to 2 meters.*
The K4 looks a LOT more reasonable than one might think from my perspective.
73,
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Clay Autery, KY5G
(318) 518-1389
On 10/04/20 12:41, Tom Azlin W7SUA wrote:
I agree Gary,
I think the price corrected for inflation and performance has actually
dropped compared to my fully loaded, dual loaded K3 nearly 10 years
ago ( and sold keeping my single receiver K3 which I upgraded as far
as possible.) So I was comfortable with the price.
I'm in the group 2 bunch.
73, tom w7sua
On 10/4/2020 8:31 AM, Gary J Ferdinand wrote:
Well, let’s think about this one a bit. I for one was not
disappointed with the pricing; I think they did a super job.
I have a K4D on first-group order for $4700. The new price adds
$300. I’m ok with that due to the extreme circumstances involved
with getting parts, etc. But there’s another way to look at it.
To get a rig from Elecraft pre-K4 such as the K3S, compared with the
K4D, you would have to add a K3S SUB RX, synthesizer board, at least
one CW or narrow SSB filter (or both), the I/O board for all the
antenna connections, a P3, a P3 SVGA option, a P3 TX monitor option,
a digital voice recorder. And, I’ve probably forgotten a few, such
as the K4’s ethernet connection and all that implies.
Throw in the extras offered by the K4D and man this is a great deal.
For example the P3 cannot compare with the display on the K4(D).
Throw in performance and it’s even better.
Enjoy the hobby whatever you choose to get. Fun is the name of the game.
73,
Gary W2CS
On Oct 3, 2020, at 12:09 AM, Dave <[email protected]> wrote:
I was disappointed to see the pricing for the K4. I thought the base
K4 would be in or around $3500 to $3700 and perhaps $500 or so to go
to the K4D. As it turns out, another $900 for the K4D. These prices
do not include the ATU ($400) or even a hand-held Mic. The total for
the K4D that I was thinking of purchasing would have been almost
$5470. (+shipping ??) it’s out of my price range. It will be
interesting to see what the K4HD goes for. I’m glad that I had my
$1500 deposit refunded several months ago. I have to wonder if one
will really be able to tell the difference between any K4 and the
FTDX101D which can be purchased for under $3000 and includes the ATU
and a Mic????
I hope you folks enjoy the K4 as I’m sure it will be a great radio.
I will continue to use my K3s as the price for that fine radio is
dropping like crazy and has allowed me to pick up a second one for a
surprisingly low price.
73,
Dave N8AG
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