Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S Options and Upgrades

[K9ZTV]

And that's the rub for every manufacturer and always will be.

73,

Kent  K9ZTV



> On Aug 2, 2021, at 10:48 AM, Dave  wrote:
> 
> As long as parts are available, I am sure Elecraft will do their best to 
> repair K3, and K3s rigs...
> 
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

[James Driskell]

Hi Kevin,

I'm not much of a CW guy so you haven't heard me on your net.  But I really 
enjoy your net announcements and recaps.  It's obvious that you are in touch 
with nature.  Your descriptions provide me with a clear view in my mind's eye 
of goings on in your surroundings.  I look forward to your announcements weekly.

  73,

Jim
W7OWI


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
behalf of kevin 
Sent: Sunday, August 1, 2021 21:43
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,

Conditions were as predicted: low noise, weak signals.  What I had
not expected was the depth of the QSB.  S7 or 8 one moment to S2 or
below the next.  Lower noise helped me dig out weaker signals.  Forty
meters was its usual self - changing within a minute.  For some reason
the sun has taken a vacation.

However, there were reports of rain, smoke, and fog.  My brother
told me of the smoke in southern Wisconsin.  I had not been paying
attention to the fires in British Columbia.  The wind shifted a few days
ago, now coming from the southeast.  This has kept the cooler clouds off
shore but aimed the smoke from California and southern Oregon at me.  A
medium orange sun, with scratchy eyes and a sore throat.


   On 14050.5 kHz at 2200z:

W0CZ - Ken - ND

K6XK - Roy - IA

K0DTJ - Brian - CA

K4JPN - Steve - GA


   On 7047.5 kHz at z:

K0DTJ - Brian - CA

WM5F - Dwight - ID

K6PJV - Dale - CA

W0CZ - Ken - ND



Happy August and 73,

   Kevin.   KD5ONS


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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S Options and Upgrades

[Dave]

Hi Tom,
I doubt Elecraft will abandon the K3, or 3s.  Why?  All the owners of 
K4's, (and any later rigs), would start to apply that to the "Do I need 
to purchase a $5K radio, that will not be supported, after a new model 
comes out", thought process...  Hams have long memories...  Elecraft is 
aware of this.


Elecraft was kind enough to let everyone know, and build an ordering 
process for one last set of addons for the K3/3s...  I have not seen 
Icom, or any other maker do that for any radio...  I may have missed it, 
but I am happy that Elecraft did that, and not worried...


As long as parts are available, I am sure Elecraft will do their best to 
repair K3, and K3s rigs...


73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
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ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources

On 8/2/21 6:26 AM, Thomas Donohue wrote:

Given the termination of options and upgrades, I’m concerned that the same 
thing will happen to K3/K3S service and repair. There are a lot of us here in 
customer land that will need that capability well into the future, therefore 
it’s loss or diminishment would adversely affect lots of folks.  I attempted to 
post this item on the K4 reflector and it was denied in part because it was off 
topic; however, it seems to me  that the increasing attention being paid to the 
K4, has resulted in less attention going to the K3/K3S. So, I would like to 
know how some of you out there feel about that?

Best 73,
Tom/W1QU
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S Options and Upgrades

[Don Wilhelm]

Tom and all,

Elecraft still offers service on its legacy gear - KX1, K1, K2, 
XVseries, so as long as repair parts are available, you can expect 
service will be available for the K3/K3S in a similar manner.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/2/2021 9:26 AM, Thomas Donohue wrote:

Given the termination of options and upgrades, I’m concerned that the same 
thing will happen to K3/K3S service and repair. There are a lot of us here in 
customer land that will need that capability well into the future, therefore 
it’s loss or diminishment would adversely affect lots of folks.  I attempted to 
post this item on the K4 reflector and it was denied in part because it was off 
topic; however, it seems to me  that the increasing attention being paid to the 
K4, has resulted in less attention going to the K3/K3S. So, I would like to 
know how some of you out there feel about that?




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[Elecraft] K3/K3S Options and Upgrades

[John Harper]

From his website:

" A KX1, K1, K2, whatever? I primarily build and service the older ones:
they’re the ones that need TLC! "

John AE5X
https://ae5x.blogspot.com

> W3DVX posts occasionally here offering Elecraft rig service.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S Options and Upgrades

[John Stengrevics]

Tom,

W3DVX posts occasionally here offering Elecraft rig service.  At this time, 
this is probably the best bet for timely service.

73,

John
WA1EAZ

> On Aug 2, 2021, at 9:26 AM, Thomas Donohue  wrote:
> 
> Given the termination of options and upgrades, I’m concerned that the same 
> thing will happen to K3/K3S service and repair. There are a lot of us here in 
> customer land that will need that capability well into the future, therefore 
> it’s loss or diminishment would adversely affect lots of folks.  I attempted 
> to post this item on the K4 reflector and it was denied in part because it 
> was off topic; however, it seems to me  that the increasing attention being 
> paid to the K4, has resulted in less attention going to the K3/K3S. So, I 
> would like to know how some of you out there feel about that? 
> 
> Best 73,
> Tom/W1QU
> Sent from my iPad
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S Options and Upgrades

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

I don't think that linkage necessarily holds water.  I think it makes 
sense for Elecraft to stop selling upgrades (after one last round) so 
they can focus their attention on producing K4s.  On the other hand, 
maintenance issues may reflect staff shortages, but those are 
remediable, and it wouldn't make business sense to stop servicing their 
recent products.  At some point, however, the rapid obsolescence of 
semiconductor parts is likely to affect whether old hardware is even 
repairable.  Hopefully that's a few years away for the K3/K3S.


73, Pete N4ZR
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On 8/2/2021 9:26 AM, Thomas Donohue wrote:

Given the termination of options and upgrades, I’m concerned that the same 
thing will happen to K3/K3S service and repair. There are a lot of us here in 
customer land that will need that capability well into the future, therefore 
it’s loss or diminishment would adversely affect lots of folks.  I attempted to 
post this item on the K4 reflector and it was denied in part because it was off 
topic; however, it seems to me  that the increasing attention being paid to the 
K4, has resulted in less attention going to the K3/K3S. So, I would like to 
know how some of you out there feel about that?

Best 73,
Tom/W1QU
Sent from my iPad
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[Elecraft] K3/K3S Options and Upgrades

[Thomas Donohue]

Given the termination of options and upgrades, I’m concerned that the same 
thing will happen to K3/K3S service and repair. There are a lot of us here in 
customer land that will need that capability well into the future, therefore 
it’s loss or diminishment would adversely affect lots of folks.  I attempted to 
post this item on the K4 reflector and it was denied in part because it was off 
topic; however, it seems to me  that the increasing attention being paid to the 
K4, has resulted in less attention going to the K3/K3S. So, I would like to 
know how some of you out there feel about that? 

Best 73,
Tom/W1QU
Sent from my iPad
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