Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S options and upgrades

[Michael Carter]

Rich,

I wrote to Elecraft in late October 2021 to inquire
about the status of options and upgrades.  I don't
think Madelyn reviews the many emails on the
official reflector, but she kindly answered my query
via direct email.

As of early November, the estimate is 4-6 months
for most K3/K3S options and upgrades, but Elecraft
intended to publish to the Shipping Status pages updated
delivery dates on individual items as their availability
becomes more certain.  Long lead time parts and
board vendor capacity is the bugaboo here
pretty much the bane of the entire electronics industry.

73,
Mike, K8CN
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S options and upgrades

[Rich Lim via Elecraft]

Madelyn, can you check on the Status ofMy K3 upgrades? Thank you.RichKQ9L


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On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 11:35 AM, Madelyn Gomez  wrote:

Good morning.

This is a notification that the K3/K3S options and upgrades page will be
CLOSED as of 5:00 pm PDT today, July 27th.

If you have been thinking about ordering any of these items, please do so
before 5:00 pm today.

Madelyn Gomez
Elecraft Sales
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S Options and Upgrades

[Charles Hardt]

Wayne and Eric have on numerous occasions stated in this forum that they will 
continue to support the K3/K3S in terms of maintenance.  Now, one has to be 
realistic in expectations.  To have replacement cards made for replacements or 
upgrades, manufactured in small numbers will become prohibitively expensive.  
Elecraft does not manufacture their own boards.  Once their stock is depleted, 
cards obviously will be come unavailable.   Wayne has stated in this forum that 
his repairs will go to component level, when cards are gone from stock.  So now 
component availability will be the driving issue.  I believe the K3/K3S has 
been in production for over 15 years and I am sure they have dealt with 
component obsolescence in the past, but know we cannot expect an engineering 
team to do redesign work for an out of production radio.  Replacement 
processor's, memory, ADCs, etc, could be a problem as component obsolesce kicks 
in.  I too have a K3, that I want to move from my home station to
  support my portable work and replace it with a K4 (When the kit version comes 
out).  In my opinion based on Elecraft's past performance and statements made 
by Wayne and Eric, loss of maintenance support for the K3/K3S will be due to 
parts obsolesce and not Elecraft lack of support.  I too look for years of 
usage out of my K3.

73,
Charlie, N2PKW

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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

[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] 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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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
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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.


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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
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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
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[Elecraft] K3/K3S options and upgrades

[Kimo Chun]

I read the message (in Digest form) 15 minutes before the closeout period.
I phoned Elecraft with a question. I'd already ordered parts on their "wish
list" a long time ago.

Apparently, Elecraft delayed the closing of the order period as some people
had trouble determining what they needed or to prevent giving them that
opportunity.

This is my take.

Now that it is closed the final tallies can be factored into parts orders
to produce the products ordered. Though they've been in contact with
suppliers on this it is subject to current conditions. I was told it would
be a minimum of 8 to 12 weeks before they would be shipping. Of course,
this is a generalized statement. Some parts are possibly already in stock.
Parts receipt may vary wildly but, obviously, you don't build anything
until all the parts are in house or at a sub-contracted board builder.
Otherwise, all you'd be doing is delaying production of other
products...like, possibly, K4's? hi.

I shall wait, patiently, for my order. I'm just happy I had the
opportunity.

73's
Kimo KH7U
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S options and upgrades

[Ian Kahn]

Madelyn,

Thank you for the update. Does this mean, for those of us who already
ordered, we can expect our upgrade kita/components soon?

Thanks and 73,

Ian Kahn, NV4C

On Tue, Jul 27, 2021, 12:35 PM Madelyn Gomez  wrote:

> Good morning.
>
> This is a notification that the K3/K3S options and upgrades page will be
> CLOSED as of 5:00 pm PDT today, July 27th.
>
> If you have been thinking about ordering any of these items, please do so
> before 5:00 pm today.
>
> Madelyn Gomez
> Elecraft Sales
> 125 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S options and upgrades

[Scott Laird]

What does this mean for the KRX3A, which is still listed as
eventually-orderable on the order page?

On Tue, Jul 27, 2021 at 9:35 AM Madelyn Gomez  wrote:

> Good morning.
>
> This is a notification that the K3/K3S options and upgrades page will be
> CLOSED as of 5:00 pm PDT today, July 27th.
>
> If you have been thinking about ordering any of these items, please do so
> before 5:00 pm today.
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> Madelyn Gomez
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[Elecraft] K3/K3S options and upgrades

[Madelyn Gomez]

Good morning.

This is a notification that the K3/K3S options and upgrades page will be
CLOSED as of 5:00 pm PDT today, July 27th.

If you have been thinking about ordering any of these items, please do so
before 5:00 pm today.

Madelyn Gomez
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[Elecraft] K3/K3S Options and Upgrades - Place your order now!

[Margaret Wold]

We are now taking deposits for K3/K3S options and upgrades.
Along with the upgrades, we will do a final run of P3s (factory assembled)
and K3/0  Mini Remote Control Panel.  If you've been wanting to upgrade
your K3/K3S or purchase a P3 or K3/0, now's the time to do it.  This will
be our final production.  *Order here
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https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options
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