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Dick-4

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

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Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS

Re: 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.

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Bob Nielsen-4

Re: Elec raft, will I ever own one ?

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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, [hidden email] 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
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Bob McGraw - K4TAX

Re: 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, [hidden email] 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

Bill W4ZV

Re: Elec raft, will I ever own one ?

In reply to this post by Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS

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

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len

Re: 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

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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

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