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Charlie T, K3ICH

K3 & K3S for sale

Obviously, a lot of us are dumping our K3's (plural) & K3S' (also plural) as their prices have fallen through the floor with the introduction of the K4.
(Can't say I'm thrilled about THAT, but it IS inevitable as new models are introduced.)

However, a lot of the 'for sale' listings cleverly try to sneak the "S" onto the model number, or imply that it is a K3S when the radio really is NOT a K3S.
Bear in mind, if your radio does not show K3S on the front panel, it is a K3, albeit upgraded, but NOT a K3S.

The new synthesizer boards will improve performance, but there are some subtle differences between a K3 and a K3S that no amount of updating with new boards or mods can change.

While the K3 concept of buying a newer "upgraded" synthesizer board for example, rather than a new radio sounds like a great idea which will surely change the performance, I feel it is NOT a feasible solution, as it generates a worthless board that is only good as a pistol target.
My particular course of action was to sell my K3 after I had taken out what ever options I could add to a new K3S.
That way, I get the latest production changes (note, there ARE a number of them pertinent ONLY to the K3S) and, no junk boards are generated.

Too bad I can't do the same thing with the K4.
(Got a nice bullet here I'm about to bite on !)

73, Charlie k3ICH

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Bob McGraw - K4TAX

Re: K3 & K3S for sale

I'm keeping my K3S. I'll decide on a K4 next year.

Bob, K4TAX

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 26, 2019, at 5:33 PM, Charlie T <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Obviously, a lot of us are dumping our K3's (plural) & K3S' (also plural) as their prices have fallen through the floor with the introduction of the K4.
> (Can't say I'm thrilled about THAT, but it IS inevitable as new models are introduced.)
>
> However, a lot of the 'for sale' listings cleverly try to sneak the "S" onto the model number, or imply that it is a K3S when the radio really is NOT a K3S.
> Bear in mind, if your radio does not show K3S on the front panel, it is a K3, albeit upgraded, but NOT a K3S.
>
> The new synthesizer boards will improve performance, but there are some subtle differences between a K3 and a K3S that no amount of updating with new boards or mods can change.
>
> While the K3 concept of buying a newer "upgraded" synthesizer board for example, rather than a new radio sounds like a great idea which will surely change the performance, I feel it is NOT a feasible solution, as it generates a worthless board that is only good as a pistol target.
> My particular course of action was to sell my K3 after I had taken out what ever options I could add to a new K3S.
> That way, I get the latest production changes (note, there ARE a number of them pertinent ONLY to the K3S) and, no junk boards are generated.
>
> Too bad I can't do the same thing with the K4.
> (Got a nice bullet here I'm about to bite on !)
>
> 73, Charlie k3ICH
>
>
>
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Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS

Re: K3 & K3S for sale

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Dear Charlie,

be noted that even if the radio shows K3S on the front panel it does not
has to be the K3S inside.

There is possible to buy K3S "facelift" kit on eBay which allows to your K3
looks like K3S...:)
(...they say "K3S esthetic upgrade kit")
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Elecraft-K3S-Esthetic-Upgrade-Kit/273980434356?hash=item3fca81a7b4:g:mKkAAOSwnh5cVLdO

I am staying glued to my old K3 (fully upgraded to almost K3S level but with
genuine old look, hi) in shack. No K4HD planned as I do not see any benefit
in term of RF parameters...

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Vic Rosenthal

Re: K3 & K3S for sale

I wish Elecraft the best of luck with the K4, and I am sure they will
sell a lot of them. I am keeping my loaded and upgraded K3, serial
number 0007. I am sure the K4HD would provide slightly better
performance and probably an improvement in usability, but my K3 is
already more than good enough for an old guy who is not "performing" so
well himself anymore.

73,
Victor, 4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
Formerly K2VCO
CWops no. 5
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On 27/08/2019 11:46, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote:

> Dear Charlie,
>
> be noted that even if the radio shows K3S on the front panel it does not
> have to be the K3S inside.
>
> There is possible to buy K3S "facelift" kit on eBay which allows to your K3
> looks like K3S...:)
> (...they say "K3S esthetic upgrade kit")
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Elecraft-K3S-Esthetic-Upgrade-Kit/273980434356?hash=item3fca81a7b4:g:mKkAAOSwnh5cVLdO
>
> I am staying glued to my old K3 (fully upgraded to almost K3S level but with
> genuine old look, hi) in shack. No K4HD planned as I do not see any benefit
> in term of RF parameters...
>
> -----
> 73 - Petr, OK1RP
> "Apple & Elecraft freak"
> B:http://ok1rp.blogspot.com
> MeWe: https://bit.ly/2HGPoDx
> MeWe: https://bit.ly/2FmwvDt

Nr4c

Re: K3 & K3S for sale

Also note that K3 serial numbers ended in the 9### range. K3S serial numbers began with 10,000.

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill

> On Aug 27, 2019, at 5:53 AM, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> I wish Elecraft the best of luck with the K4, and I am sure they will sell a lot of them. I am keeping my loaded and upgraded K3, serial number 0007. I am sure the K4HD would provide slightly better performance and probably an improvement in usability, but my K3 is already more than good enough for an old guy who is not "performing" so well himself anymore.
>
> 73,
> Victor, 4X6GP
> Rehovot, Israel
> Formerly K2VCO
> CWops no. 5
> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
>> On 27/08/2019 11:46, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote:
>> Dear Charlie,
>> be noted that even if the radio shows K3S on the front panel it does not
>> have to be the K3S inside.
>> There is possible to buy K3S "facelift" kit on eBay which allows to your K3
>> looks like K3S...:)
>> (...they say "K3S esthetic upgrade kit")
>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Elecraft-K3S-Esthetic-Upgrade-Kit/273980434356?hash=item3fca81a7b4:g:mKkAAOSwnh5cVLdO
>> I am staying glued to my old K3 (fully upgraded to almost K3S level but with
>> genuine old look, hi) in shack. No K4HD planned as I do not see any benefit
>> in term of RF parameters...
>> -----
>> 73 - Petr, OK1RP
>> "Apple & Elecraft freak"
>> B:http://ok1rp.blogspot.com
>> MeWe: https://bit.ly/2HGPoDx
>> MeWe: https://bit.ly/2FmwvDt
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Buck

Re: K3 & K3S for sale

In reply to this post by Bob McGraw - K4TAX

Don't sell the K3 short. The basic K3 is still one of the finest radios
ever made and the difference between it and newer radios is hardly
noticeable to the human ear.

k4ia, Buck
K3# 101
Honor Roll 8B DXCC
EasyWayHamBooks.com

On 8/26/2019 8:56 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:

> I'm keeping my K3S. I'll decide on a K4 next year.
>
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Aug 26, 2019, at 5:33 PM, Charlie T <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> Obviously, a lot of us are dumping our K3's (plural) & K3S' (also plural) as their prices have fallen through the floor with the introduction of the K4.
>> (Can't say I'm thrilled about THAT, but it IS inevitable as new models are introduced.)
>>
>> However, a lot of the 'for sale' listings cleverly try to sneak the "S" onto the model number, or imply that it is a K3S when the radio really is NOT a K3S.
>> Bear in mind, if your radio does not show K3S on the front panel, it is a K3, albeit upgraded, but NOT a K3S.
>>
>> The new synthesizer boards will improve performance, but there are some subtle differences between a K3 and a K3S that no amount of updating with new boards or mods can change.
>>
>> While the K3 concept of buying a newer "upgraded" synthesizer board for example, rather than a new radio sounds like a great idea which will surely change the performance, I feel it is NOT a feasible solution, as it generates a worthless board that is only good as a pistol target.
>> My particular course of action was to sell my K3 after I had taken out what ever options I could add to a new K3S.
>> That way, I get the latest production changes (note, there ARE a number of them pertinent ONLY to the K3S) and, no junk boards are generated.
>>
>> Too bad I can't do the same thing with the K4.
>> (Got a nice bullet here I'm about to bite on !)
>>
>> 73, Charlie k3ICH
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Charlie T, K3ICH

Re: K3 & K3S for sale

I suspect in a strong signal Field-Day or contest environment, the K3S will
still outperform all versions of the K4 except the high-end K4HD.

73, Charlie k3ICH

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 9:51 AM
To: [hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 & K3S for sale

Don't sell the K3 short. The basic K3 is still one of the finest radios
ever made and the difference between it and newer radios is hardly
noticeable to the human ear.

k4ia, Buck
K3# 101
Honor Roll 8B DXCC
EasyWayHamBooks.com

On 8/26/2019 8:56 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:

as their prices have fallen through the floor with the introduction of the
K4.
>> (Can't say I'm thrilled about THAT, but it IS inevitable as new
>> models are introduced.)
>>
>> However, a lot of the 'for sale' listings cleverly try to sneak the "S"
onto the model number, or imply that it is a K3S when the radio really is
NOT a K3S.
>> Bear in mind, if your radio does not show K3S on the front panel, it is a
K3, albeit upgraded, but NOT a K3S.
>>
>> The new synthesizer boards will improve performance, but there are some
subtle differences between a K3 and a K3S that no amount of updating with
new boards or mods can change.
>>
>> While the K3 concept of buying a newer "upgraded" synthesizer board for
example, rather than a new radio sounds like a great idea which will surely
change the performance, I feel it is NOT a feasible solution, as it
generates a worthless board that is only good as a pistol target.
>> My particular course of action was to sell my K3 after I had taken out
what ever options I could add to a new K3S.
>> That way, I get the latest production changes (note, there ARE a number
of them pertinent ONLY to the K3S) and, no junk boards are generated.

>>
>> Too bad I can't do the same thing with the K4.
>> (Got a nice bullet here I'm about to bite on !)
>>
>> 73, Charlie k3ICH
>>
>>
>>
>>
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k6mkf

Re: K3 & K3S for sale

In reply to this post by Buck

I try to be objective about my Amateur Radio purchases, but don't always
succeed.

When I was thinking about upgrading from my K3 to a K3S, I got a quote from
Elecraft for the upgrade, then I made a list of the K3S improvements and
calculated my incremental cost for the upgrade, assuming a sale of my used
K3.

For me, the cost/benefit ratio was just too high, so I stayed with the K3,
which is the best performing transceiver I've ever owned. It's still a joy
to operate every day.

When the K4 is in full production and shipping, I'll make these same
calculations again. With used K3 prices lower now, the cost/benefit ratio
will likely be even higher - but the K4 feature set may tip the scale in its
favor.

OK, back to working what DX there is with my trusty K3 ...

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

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]>
> On Behalf Of Buck
> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2019 06:51
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 & K3S for sale
>
> Don't sell the K3 short. The basic K3 is still one of the finest radios
ever made

> and the difference between it and newer radios is hardly noticeable to the
> human ear.
>
> k4ia, Buck
> K3# 101
> Honor Roll 8B DXCC
> EasyWayHamBooks.com
>
> On 8/26/2019 8:56 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
> > I'm keeping my K3S. I'll decide on a K4 next year.
> >
> > Bob, K4TAX
> >
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Aug 26, 2019, at 5:33 PM, Charlie T <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >>
> >> Obviously, a lot of us are dumping our K3's (plural) & K3S' (also

plural) as their
> prices have fallen through the floor with the introduction of the K4.
> >> (Can't say I'm thrilled about THAT, but it IS inevitable as new
> >> models are introduced.)
> >>
> >> However, a lot of the 'for sale' listings cleverly try to sneak the "S"
onto the
> model number, or imply that it is a K3S when the radio really is NOT a
K3S.
> >> Bear in mind, if your radio does not show K3S on the front panel, it is
a K3,
> albeit upgraded, but NOT a K3S.
> >>
> >> The new synthesizer boards will improve performance, but there are some
> subtle differences between a K3 and a K3S that no amount of updating with
new
> boards or mods can change.
> >>
> >> While the K3 concept of buying a newer "upgraded" synthesizer board for
> example, rather than a new radio sounds like a great idea which will
surely
> change the performance, I feel it is NOT a feasible solution, as it
generates a
> worthless board that is only good as a pistol target.
> >> My particular course of action was to sell my K3 after I had taken out
what
> ever options I could add to a new K3S.
> >> That way, I get the latest production changes (note, there ARE a number
of

> them pertinent ONLY to the K3S) and, no junk boards are generated.
> >>
> >> Too bad I can't do the same thing with the K4.
> >> (Got a nice bullet here I'm about to bite on !)
> >>
> >> 73, Charlie k3ICH
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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john@kk9a.com

Re: K3 & K3S for sale

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It seems like the K3S has been grouped together with the K3. The K4
will be a different animal. Like K3ICH, I have three K3S's and with
any software I have to select K3 as the rig. The K3 has been out of
production for years. I have seen a number of K3 ads listing the radio
as K3S, here is one current eBay example of this false advertising
(watch for word wrap):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Elecraft-K3S-160-6-Meter-Transceiver-100-Watt/352746875929?hash=item52215a2c19:g:H9QAAOSweK9dSvSa

John KK9A

Charlie T K3ICH wrote:

Obviously, a lot of us are dumping our K3's (plural) & K3S' (also
plural) as their prices have fallen through the floor with the
introduction of the K4.
(Can't say I'm thrilled about THAT, but it IS inevitable as new models
are introduced.)

However, a lot of the 'for sale' listings cleverly try to sneak the
"S" onto the model number, or imply that it is a K3S when the radio
really is NOT a K3S.
Bear in mind, if your radio does not show K3S on the front panel, it
is a K3, albeit upgraded, but NOT a K3S.

The new synthesizer boards will improve performance, but there are
some subtle differences between a K3 and a K3S that no amount of
updating with new boards or mods can change.

While the K3 concept of buying a newer "upgraded" synthesizer board
for example, rather than a new radio sounds like a great idea which
will surely change the performance, I feel it is NOT a feasible
solution, as it generates a worthless board that is only good as a
pistol target.
My particular course of action was to sell my K3 after I had taken out
what ever options I could add to a new K3S.
That way, I get the latest production changes (note, there ARE a
number of them pertinent ONLY to the K3S) and, no junk boards are
generated.

Too bad I can't do the same thing with the K4.
(Got a nice bullet here I'm about to bite on !)

73, Charlie k3ICH

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Re: K3 & K3S for sale

On 8/27/2019 1:04 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
> While the K3 concept of buying a newer "upgraded" synthesizer board for
> example, rather than a new radio sounds like a great idea which will
> surely change the performance, I feel it is NOT a feasible solution, as
> it generates a worthless board that is only good as a pistol target.

To each his own. I own two 2008-vintage K3s, each with second RX,
several roofing filters, 100W amp and tuner. I also own a single-RX K3,
bought used from a list member, with no tuner, and the same selection of
roofers. All three have the new synth board, and the first two have the
new transverter interface (to get the improved preamp), the spare has
the old one. I view the new I/O board more of a convenience by the
integration of the USB interface, and I didn't go for it.

I consider these radios 90% of a K3S from a performance point of view.
Indeed, when the K3S was introduced, I was able upgrade simply by buying
those boards, without having to buy a new radio (as you would with any
other manufacturer. That's one of the great things about Elecraft's way
of doing things! And if I decided to sell them (not likely), I would
describe them just as I have here -- 2008 vintage K3s with selected
upgrades.

73, Jim K9YC
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David Bunte

Re: K3 & K3S for sale

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John -

It is interesting that the seller of the K3 from that estate does
acknowledge that it is not 'really' a K3S, but justifies listing it as one
because of unspecified upgrades. It sure is important to pay attention to
details.

73 de Dave - K9FN

On Tue, Aug 27, 2019 at 4:05 PM <[hidden email]> wrote:

> It seems like the K3S has been grouped together with the K3. The K4
> will be a different animal. Like K3ICH, I have three K3S's and with
> any software I have to select K3 as the rig. The K3 has been out of
> production for years. I have seen a number of K3 ads listing the radio
> as K3S, here is one current eBay example of this false advertising
> (watch for word wrap):
>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Elecraft-K3S-160-6-Meter-Transceiver-100-Watt/352746875929?hash=item52215a2c19:g:H9QAAOSweK9dSvSa
>
> John KK9A
>
>
>
> Charlie T K3ICH wrote:
>
> Obviously, a lot of us are dumping our K3's (plural) & K3S' (also
> plural) as their prices have fallen through the floor with the
> introduction of the K4.
> (Can't say I'm thrilled about THAT, but it IS inevitable as new models
> are introduced.)
>
> However, a lot of the 'for sale' listings cleverly try to sneak the
> "S" onto the model number, or imply that it is a K3S when the radio
> really is NOT a K3S.
> Bear in mind, if your radio does not show K3S on the front panel, it
> is a K3, albeit upgraded, but NOT a K3S.
>
> The new synthesizer boards will improve performance, but there are
> some subtle differences between a K3 and a K3S that no amount of
> updating with new boards or mods can change.
>
> While the K3 concept of buying a newer "upgraded" synthesizer board
> for example, rather than a new radio sounds like a great idea which
> will surely change the performance, I feel it is NOT a feasible
> solution, as it generates a worthless board that is only good as a
> pistol target.
> My particular course of action was to sell my K3 after I had taken out
> what ever options I could add to a new K3S.
> That way, I get the latest production changes (note, there ARE a
> number of them pertinent ONLY to the K3S) and, no junk boards are
> generated.
>
> Too bad I can't do the same thing with the K4.
> (Got a nice bullet here I'm about to bite on !)
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> 73, Charlie k3ICH
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Grant Youngman-2

Re: K3 & K3S for sale

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An upgraded K3 (synth, other) is far better than a mere 90% of an S. Where’s the 10% as far as actual performance (not just a dB or two here and there) is concerned?

Of course, you could (it was originally talked about but never offered as an “official” upgrade, but you can order it as a part now) buy a K3S 4-layer RF board, re-kit your K3 and put it in. But, honestly, the difference between the radios is in the margin. If it had been THAT much better it would have been the K4 and the new one would have been a K5.

I have more than a little sellers's remorse over parting with my updated K3, but I’ll get over it … maybe this Winter. Although even that likely may not be a better radio than a K3 with the critical updates, at least until the hybrid “H” update is released.

Grant NQ5T
KX3 (8342)/KXPA100

>
> I consider these radios 90% of a K3S from a performance point of view.
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Re: K3 & K3S for sale

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It is always important with an Elecraft radio to pay attention to the
details - Serial number,options installed (including filters), and
upgrades installed are always the minimum essentials.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/27/2019 4:36 PM, David Bunte wrote:

> It is interesting that the seller of the K3 from that estate does
> acknowledge that it is not 'really' a K3S, but justifies listing it as one
> because of unspecified upgrades. It sure is important to pay attention to
> details.
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Re: K3 & K3S for sale

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Of all things this weekend I picked up a late model K3/10 (7928) bare bones except it has both receivers which I thought unusual. It has the 2.7, 500 and250 filters in the main receiver and only the 2.7 in the sub. Both Synthesizers are of the older version.

Ed.. AB4IQ

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An upgraded K3 (synth, other) is far better than a mere 90% of an S. Where’s the 10% as far as actual performance (not just a dB or two here and there) is concerned?

Of course, you could (it was originally talked about but never offered as an “official” upgrade, but you can order it as a part now) buy a K3S 4-layer RF board, re-kit your K3 and put it in. But, honestly, the difference between the radios is in the margin. If it had been THAT much better it would have been the K4 and the new one would have been a K5.

I have more than a little sellers's remorse over parting with my updated K3, but I’ll get over it … maybe this Winter. Although even that likely may not be a better radio than a K3 with the critical updates, at least until the hybrid “H” update is released.

Grant NQ5T
KX3 (8342)/KXPA100

>
> I consider these radios 90% of a K3S from a performance point of view.
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Re: K3 & K3S for sale

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I did not write this quoted paragraph.

John KK9A

Jim Brown K9YC wrote:

On 8/27/2019 1:04 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> While the K3 concept of buying a newer "upgraded" synthesizer board
> for example, rather than a new radio sounds like a great idea which
> will surely change the performance, I feel it is NOT a feasible
> solution, as it generates a worthless board that is only good as a
> pistol target.

To each his own. I own two 2008-vintage K3s, each with second RX,
several roofing filters, 100W amp and tuner. I also own a single-RX K3,
bought used from a list member, with no tuner, and the same selection of
roofers. All three have the new synth board, and the first two have the
new transverter interface (to get the improved preamp), the spare has
the old one. I view the new I/O board more of a convenience by the
integration of the USB interface, and I didn't go for it.

I consider these radios 90% of a K3S from a performance point of view.
Indeed, when the K3S was introduced, I was able upgrade simply by buying
those boards, without having to buy a new radio (as you would with any
other manufacturer. That's one of the great things about Elecraft's way
of doing things! And if I decided to sell them (not likely), I would
describe them just as I have here -- 2008 vintage K3s with selected
upgrades.

73, Jim K9YC

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