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My guess. An upgrade KIT. Included in the kit would be a new name plate to show K3 S. Thus the silver screws.

Gene w6jmp

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Grant Youngman

Re: Dayton Update

> My guess. An upgrade KIT. Included in the kit would be a new name plate to show K3 S. Thus the silver screws.
>

It’s bound to happen eventually, but one might hold out hope that it isn’t time quite yet to make the existing K3 the latest in unsupported, superseded and deleted, throw-away used radios. Perhaps whatever is updated INSIDE this new thing can be retrofitted (along the lines of the updated synth cards). But .. sometimes (with great amounts of teeth gritting) it’s just the way things are.

Grant NQ5T

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NK7Z

Re: Dayton Update

I just got a K3, and just convinced a friend to get one... Sigh...
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On Wed, 2015-05-13 at 10:36 -0500, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote:

> > My guess. An upgrade KIT. Included in the kit would be a new name plate to show K3 S. Thus the silver screws.
> >
>
> It’s bound to happen eventually, but one might hold out hope that it isn’t time quite yet to make the existing K3 the latest in unsupported, superseded and deleted, throw-away used radios. Perhaps whatever is updated INSIDE this new thing can be retrofitted (along the lines of the updated synth cards). But .. sometimes (with great amounts of teeth gritting) it’s just the way things are.
>
> Grant NQ5T
>
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Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT

Re: Dayton Update

Probably best to relax until we all know what the mystery product really is.

One of my thoughts has been that a given Elecraft product lifetime might
be determined by the front panel -- you can't keep overloading buttons
forever, at some point you need a new one.

Also, if I'm not mistaken (I haven't followed Elecraft that closely) the
new products they announce aren't necessarily immediately available. It
may be a year before the new radio is available (unless it's a K3 with a
new front panel). If it's something major, it may not be available for
another year, and you and your friend will enjoy the K3 while those who
want the new rig are waiting (im)patiently.

Either way, it's not time to throw out that K3.

If you do, please tell me where you dump your trash.

73 -- Lynn

On 5/13/2015 9:13 AM, David Cole wrote:
> I just got a K3, and just convinced a friend to get one... Sigh...

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Phil Hystad-3

Re: Dayton Update

Also,

Didn’t Elecraft show off those two SS amps (precursors to the KPA500) at Dayton and they
never did become products.

I wasn’t at Dayton for that amp display a number of years ago but there has been a lot of talk
about it here on this news reflector over the recent years.

73, phil, K7PEH

> On May 13, 2015, at 9:27 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Probably best to relax until we all know what the mystery product really is.
>
> One of my thoughts has been that a given Elecraft product lifetime might be determined by the front panel -- you can't keep overloading buttons forever, at some point you need a new one.
>
> Also, if I'm not mistaken (I haven't followed Elecraft that closely) the new products they announce aren't necessarily immediately available. It may be a year before the new radio is available (unless it's a K3 with a new front panel). If it's something major, it may not be available for another year, and you and your friend will enjoy the K3 while those who want the new rig are waiting (im)patiently.
>
> Either way, it's not time to throw out that K3.
>
> If you do, please tell me where you dump your trash.
>
> 73 -- Lynn
>
> On 5/13/2015 9:13 AM, David Cole wrote:
>> I just got a K3, and just convinced a friend to get one... Sigh...
>
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Scott Manthe-2

Re: Dayton Update

Yes, Phil. I was at that show and have wanted a KPA1500 ever since.
Alas, the $6K would've been too much for me, but I loved looking at
those amps...

73,
Scott, N9AA

On 5/13/15 12:33 PM, Phil Hystad wrote:

> Also,
>
> Didn’t Elecraft show off those two SS amps (precursors to the KPA500) at Dayton and they
> never did become products.
>
> I wasn’t at Dayton for that amp display a number of years ago but there has been a lot of talk
> about it here on this news reflector over the recent years.
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH
>
>
>> On May 13, 2015, at 9:27 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Probably best to relax until we all know what the mystery product really is.
>>
>> One of my thoughts has been that a given Elecraft product lifetime might be determined by the front panel -- you can't keep overloading buttons forever, at some point you need a new one.
>>
>> Also, if I'm not mistaken (I haven't followed Elecraft that closely) the new products they announce aren't necessarily immediately available. It may be a year before the new radio is available (unless it's a K3 with a new front panel). If it's something major, it may not be available for another year, and you and your friend will enjoy the K3 while those who want the new rig are waiting (im)patiently.
>>
>> Either way, it's not time to throw out that K3.
>>
>> If you do, please tell me where you dump your trash.
>>
>> 73 -- Lynn
>>
>> On 5/13/2015 9:13 AM, David Cole wrote:
>>> I just got a K3, and just convinced a friend to get one... Sigh...
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Chris Tate - N6WM

Re: Dayton Update

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Notice 2 particular things hidden... the actual nomenclature of the rig.. with the exception of the rig..

But also... the Frequency in Mhz. That and the apparent rugged design..

Im gonna guess VHF/UHF Sat rig? There is a market gap after the discontinuance of the Icom rig that was replaced with the 9100. Looking forward to knowing the real story.. I feel the drain on my pocket book already.

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 9:33 AM
To: Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Dayton Update

Also,

Didn’t Elecraft show off those two SS amps (precursors to the KPA500) at Dayton and they never did become products.

I wasn’t at Dayton for that amp display a number of years ago but there has been a lot of talk about it here on this news reflector over the recent years.

73, phil, K7PEH

> On May 13, 2015, at 9:27 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Probably best to relax until we all know what the mystery product really is.
>
> One of my thoughts has been that a given Elecraft product lifetime might be determined by the front panel -- you can't keep overloading buttons forever, at some point you need a new one.
>
> Also, if I'm not mistaken (I haven't followed Elecraft that closely) the new products they announce aren't necessarily immediately available. It may be a year before the new radio is available (unless it's a K3 with a new front panel). If it's something major, it may not be available for another year, and you and your friend will enjoy the K3 while those who want the new rig are waiting (im)patiently.
>
> Either way, it's not time to throw out that K3.
>
> If you do, please tell me where you dump your trash.
>
> 73 -- Lynn
>
> On 5/13/2015 9:13 AM, David Cole wrote:
>> I just got a K3, and just convinced a friend to get one... Sigh...
>
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k6mkf

Re: Dayton Update

Given the recent DXCC rule changes regarding remote operation, my guess is that the "...S Transceiver" has to do with direct internet connectivity and remote control.

- 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, President - NCDXC

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Chris Tate - N6WM
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 9:43 AM
To: Phil Hystad; Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Dayton Update

Notice 2 particular things hidden... the actual nomenclature of the rig.. with the exception of the rig..

But also... the Frequency in Mhz. That and the apparent rugged design..

Im gonna guess VHF/UHF Sat rig? There is a market gap after the discontinuance of the Icom rig that was replaced with the 9100. Looking forward to knowing the real story.. I feel the drain on my pocket book already.

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 9:33 AM
To: Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
Cc: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Dayton Update

Also,

Didn’t Elecraft show off those two SS amps (precursors to the KPA500) at Dayton and they never did become products.

I wasn’t at Dayton for that amp display a number of years ago but there has been a lot of talk about it here on this news reflector over the recent years.

73, phil, K7PEH

> On May 13, 2015, at 9:27 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Probably best to relax until we all know what the mystery product really is.
>
> One of my thoughts has been that a given Elecraft product lifetime might be determined by the front panel -- you can't keep overloading buttons forever, at some point you need a new one.
>
> Also, if I'm not mistaken (I haven't followed Elecraft that closely) the new products they announce aren't necessarily immediately available. It may be a year before the new radio is available (unless it's a K3 with a new front panel). If it's something major, it may not be available for another year, and you and your friend will enjoy the K3 while those who want the new rig are waiting (im)patiently.
>
> Either way, it's not time to throw out that K3.
>
> If you do, please tell me where you dump your trash.
>
> 73 -- Lynn
>
> On 5/13/2015 9:13 AM, David Cole wrote:
>> I just got a K3, and just convinced a friend to get one... Sigh...
>
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NK7Z

Re: Dayton Update

In reply to this post by Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT

Hi,
I sure hope you are correct. I bought a K3 because of the long term
upgrades they make available to stay current... I won't throw it away,
it is still a very good rig! Hopefully it is something that can be done
to an existing K3.
--
Thanks and 73's,
For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
www.nk7z.net
for MixW support see;
http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
for Dopplergram information see:
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for MM-SSTV see:
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On Wed, 2015-05-13 at 09:27 -0700, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:

> Probably best to relax until we all know what the mystery product really is.
>
> One of my thoughts has been that a given Elecraft product lifetime might
> be determined by the front panel -- you can't keep overloading buttons
> forever, at some point you need a new one.
>
> Also, if I'm not mistaken (I haven't followed Elecraft that closely) the
> new products they announce aren't necessarily immediately available. It
> may be a year before the new radio is available (unless it's a K3 with a
> new front panel). If it's something major, it may not be available for
> another year, and you and your friend will enjoy the K3 while those who
> want the new rig are waiting (im)patiently.
>
> Either way, it's not time to throw out that K3.
>
> If you do, please tell me where you dump your trash.
>
> 73 -- Lynn
>
> On 5/13/2015 9:13 AM, David Cole wrote:
> > I just got a K3, and just convinced a friend to get one... Sigh...
>
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Deni F5VJC

Re: Dayton Update

Is it not just a new faceplate and knob for existing K3/s ?

73, Deni - F5VJC

On 13 May 2015 at 19:50, David Cole <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Hi,
> I sure hope you are correct. I bought a K3 because of the long term
> upgrades they make available to stay current... I won't throw it away,
> it is still a very good rig! Hopefully it is something that can be done
> to an existing K3.
> --
> Thanks and 73's,
> For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
> www.nk7z.net
> for MixW support see;
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> for Dopplergram information see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
> for MM-SSTV see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
>
>
> On Wed, 2015-05-13 at 09:27 -0700, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:
> > Probably best to relax until we all know what the mystery product really
> is.
> >
> > One of my thoughts has been that a given Elecraft product lifetime might
> > be determined by the front panel -- you can't keep overloading buttons
> > forever, at some point you need a new one.
> >
> > Also, if I'm not mistaken (I haven't followed Elecraft that closely) the
> > new products they announce aren't necessarily immediately available. It
> > may be a year before the new radio is available (unless it's a K3 with a
> > new front panel). If it's something major, it may not be available for
> > another year, and you and your friend will enjoy the K3 while those who
> > want the new rig are waiting (im)patiently.
> >
> > Either way, it's not time to throw out that K3.
> >
> > If you do, please tell me where you dump your trash.
> >
> > 73 -- Lynn
> >
> > On 5/13/2015 9:13 AM, David Cole wrote:
> > > I just got a K3, and just convinced a friend to get one... Sigh...
> >
> > ______________________________________________________________
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Phil Wheeler-2

Re: Dayton Update

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I figured the S stood for Stainless screws :-)

Phil W7OX

On 5/13/15 8:14 AM, Gene via Elecraft wrote:
> My guess. An upgrade KIT. Included in the kit would be a new name plate to show K3 S. Thus the silver screws.
>
> Gene w6jmp

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Re: Dayton Update

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I thought someone had said the K3 will upgrade to whatever is their latest.

From: GRANT YOUNGMAN <[hidden email]>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 11:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Dayton Update

> My guess. An upgrade KIT. Included in the kit would be a new name plate to show K3 S. Thus the silver screws.
>

It’s bound to happen eventually, but one might hold out hope that it isn’t time quite yet to make the existing K3 the latest in unsupported, superseded and deleted, throw-away used radios. Perhaps whatever is updated INSIDE this new thing can be retrofitted (along the lines of the updated synth cards). But .. sometimes (with great amounts of teeth gritting) it’s just the way things are.

Grant NQ5T

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