Re: [Elecraft] Elec raft, will I ever own one ?
P.S. to the original poster... You might also consider a gofundme. It never hurts to ask. 73 Len -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill W4ZV Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2018 5:10 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elec raft, will I ever own one ? OK1RP wrote: "try to look for used K3 with appropriate options matched for your needs" Dick I strongly endorse Petr's excellent advice. You can find some excellent choices on sites such as qth.com and eham.net. I've bought and resold 5 or 6 units since my very first SN #111 since I like to trade up to the latest production versions (now on #86XX). I're made enough on these units by stripping out options I don't need and reselling them separately for higher prices such that the total net cost of my current unit is probably zero or maybe even a net profit. Here are a couple of units on qth.com (click Search Ads at the top) that are worthy of consideration: Elecraft k3/100 100 watt transceiver; KAT3 Auto Antenna Tuner: KBPF3 General Coverage Receiver; KFL3A-28k 2.8khz 8 pole filter; K3FLA-400 400hz 8 pole filter; power cord; all manuals. SN23xx---no holes, blemishes, or dents. Never operated mobile or portable. Nicotine and pet free environment. $1450. Elecraft K3 / 100 Pristine condition- Radio has 2.7 filter ,KAT3A AT, KPA3A 100 watt amplifier Powerpole power cable, Manual, Latest firmware installed. $1450 plus shipping. $1450 is still a LOT of money for many of us, but a bargain compared to buying a brand new K3S, and you're getting about 95% of the performance. BTW I have no connection with either of the sellers above. 73 & GL, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to l...@ka7ftp.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elec raft, will I ever own one ?
OK1RP wrote: "try to look for used K3 with appropriate options matched for your needs" Dick I strongly endorse Petr's excellent advice. You can find some excellent choices on sites such as qth.com and eham.net. I've bought and resold 5 or 6 units since my very first SN #111 since I like to trade up to the latest production versions (now on #86XX). I're made enough on these units by stripping out options I don't need and reselling them separately for higher prices such that the total net cost of my current unit is probably zero or maybe even a net profit. Here are a couple of units on qth.com (click Search Ads at the top) that are worthy of consideration: Elecraft k3/100 100 watt transceiver; KAT3 Auto Antenna Tuner: KBPF3 General Coverage Receiver; KFL3A-28k 2.8khz 8 pole filter; K3FLA-400 400hz 8 pole filter; power cord; all manuals. SN23xx---no holes, blemishes, or dents. Never operated mobile or portable. Nicotine and pet free environment. $1450. Elecraft K3 / 100 Pristine condition- Radio has 2.7 filter ,KAT3A AT, KPA3A 100 watt amplifier Powerpole power cable, Manual, Latest firmware installed. $1450 plus shipping. $1450 is still a LOT of money for many of us, but a bargain compared to buying a brand new K3S, and you're getting about 95% of the performance. BTW I have no connection with either of the sellers above. 73 & GL, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elec raft, will I ever own one ?
Shucks, I waited 40 years to finally own a complete Collins S Line. Then at age 74, and fully retired, I purchased a complete Elecraft K Line. Love it. Now at age 76, I figure it will last me to my final QSO. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 11/16/2018 12:31 PM, Bob Nielsen, N7XY wrote: I bought my K3S and KPA500 at 79 and hope to get many years of enjoyment from them. 73, Bob N7XY On 11/16/18 7:49 AM, silve...@charter.net wrote: I read the daily Elec raft emails and get enjoyment from the various comments, and I learn a few things as well. The saddest part is, at soon to be 80, I wonder if I will ever get to own this excellent transceiver? I keep hoping for a time when I will have enough $$ to afford one. 73, Dick W1REJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elec raft, will I ever own one ?
I bought my K3S and KPA500 at 79 and hope to get many years of enjoyment from them. 73, Bob N7XY On 11/16/18 7:49 AM, silve...@charter.net wrote: I read the daily Elec raft emails and get enjoyment from the various comments, and I learn a few things as well. The saddest part is, at soon to be 80, I wonder if I will ever get to own this excellent transceiver? I keep hoping for a time when I will have enough $$ to afford one. 73, Dick W1REJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to n...@n7xy.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elec raft, will I ever own one ?
Dick, lets try to look for used K3 with appropriate options matched for your needs (not newest K3S and maybe not modified old K3 to newest synthesizers... just standard genuine K3 which is 100% working) These radios are available time to time over here for reasonable price and I am sure you will not make a mistake with that purchase and you will be amazed. - 73 - Petr, OK1RP "Apple & Elecraft freak" B:http://ok1rp.blogspot.com G+:http://goo.gl/w3u2s9 G+: http://goo.gl/gP99xq -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Elec raft, will I ever own one ?
I read the daily Elec raft emails and get enjoyment from the various comments, and I learn a few things as well. The saddest part is, at soon to be 80, I wonder if I will ever get to own this excellent transceiver? I keep hoping for a time when I will have enough $$ to afford one. 73, Dick W1REJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
