K3: used listing (10 watt)
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Another K3 on the used market ...
http://swap.qth.com/search-results.php?keywords=666439&fieldtosearch=ListingNo It strikes me as odd to see such listings, personally. This is a superlative radio, and one that's backordered for months. Indeed, I am awaiting my own Katiegram in another 4 or 5 weeks. Why would someone *sell* one, and in this instance, for the second time? Oh, well, it's a great opportunity for somebody. Steve KZ1X/4 owner of the World's Most Experienced Elecraft (and, celebrating my ninth straight year on this reflector) _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
Re: K3: used listing (10 watt)
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Most likely to make a nice profit as they are very much in demand right
now. It's actually pretty brilliant, wait until after Dayton after thousands of hams have seen the product and dream about owning one, then list it on QTH.com and let the offers roll in. Either that, or he needs gas money. :-) 73 Matt W5LL On Tue, 2008-05-20 at 05:22 -0700, Steve Jackson wrote: > Another K3 on the used market ... > > http://swap.qth.com/search-results.php?keywords=666439&fieldtosearch=ListingNo > > It strikes me as odd to see such listings, personally. > This is a superlative radio, and one that's backordered for months. > Indeed, I am awaiting my own Katiegram in another 4 or 5 weeks. > > Why would someone *sell* one, and in this instance, for the second time? > Oh, well, it's a great opportunity for somebody. > > Steve KZ1X/4 > owner of the World's Most Experienced Elecraft > (and, celebrating my ninth straight year on this reflector) > > > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Yes, makes you wonder why it has been sold twice....
I am sure it will sell again with no trouble as the wait for a K3 is sure not decreasing these days. I figure about 5 months (certainly not 4 as advertised on the web site). The lack of availability is one reason the Icom 7700 is selling so well. Jim K4JAF ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Jackson" <[hidden email]> To: <[hidden email]> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 7:22 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3: used listing (10 watt) > Another K3 on the used market ... > > http://swap.qth.com/search-results.php?keywords=666439&fieldtosearch=ListingNo > > It strikes me as odd to see such listings, personally. > This is a superlative radio, and one that's backordered for months. > Indeed, I am awaiting my own Katiegram in another 4 or 5 weeks. > > Why would someone *sell* one, and in this instance, for the second time? > Oh, well, it's a great opportunity for somebody. > > Steve KZ1X/4 > owner of the World's Most Experienced Elecraft > (and, celebrating my ninth straight year on this reflector) > > > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
Re: K3: used listing (10 watt)
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<quote author="Steve Jackson-5">
Another K3 on the used market ...(snip) Why would someone *sell* one, and in this instance, for the second time? Oh, well, it's a great opportunity for somebody......(snip) Simply a matter of money gentlemen no mystery. Something has come up and I need the money more than the incredible radio. I will obtain another one when my affairs are more in order. There simply is no better receiver available at any price. But for the moment I can't afford it. tnx 73 de NS5U/1 Jim |
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The discussion about which rig is best is ultimately funny. I remember guys who would almost fight anyone who would not acknowledge the idea that the early VW bugs were vastly superior to American iron (and I am sure more than several guys reading this are ready to pound out their support of their little friend VW) or any other discussions about issues that resolve mostly to matters of taste and love. One can read about great specs and that makes us feel good (or not), but virtually every ham lacks the skill, experience, and physical performance (ears) to actually hear the difference between high specs and the highest specs. And I am sure there are dozens of guys reading this who will swear they are in the tiny minority who ACTUALLY can hear the difference... skip telling me this; I already know what u r gonna say. I have already been around real audiophiles in the editing/mixing suites of movie studios who DO hear a lot. But, most people are not at this level. In my limited ability, I have only hrd one example of an obvious and real and discernable improvement in a rig was after I put the roofing filter into my Mark 5. That I could hear, but otherwise, nada. For those thinking of getting a new radio, I advise modestly for the choice be made based on one's likes, one's tastes, and the one that makes one feel better and the radio that invites especially you to love it. From this kind of choice comes satisfaction. Have fun. K3... VW bug ORION... Delorean or Edsel FT-2000... Toyota Camery FT-9000... Lexus IC-756Pro3... Audi TS-2000.... Ford Fairlane IC-7800... Mercedes 350 sport. Helberling (sp?)... Rolls Silver Shadow 73, Charles Harpole [hidden email] _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Now I understand why HS0ZCW was as deaf as a stone on 80m long path! :-) 73, Bill W4ZV |
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Hi Jim,
The lead time on the web site is for new orders, not for ones placed 4-5 months ago (which is being tracked by everyone so diligently ;-) . We are continually ramping up our production rate on a weekly basis. We are definitely producing now at a sustained rate higher than we were 3-4 months ago, and our plans in place are for this to increase another 50-75% over the summer. 73, Eric --- Jim Cox wrote: > I figure about 5 months (certainly not 4 as advertised on the web site). > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Hmmm, I ordered my K3 last month. Guess I better start selling stuff to pay for it!
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I'm not sure I get it. When I ordered my K3, I carefully counted out
the projected 4 months plus a couple weeks extra to get it in time for Field Day. This was the lead time for new orders given on the web site. But I'm looking at probably 5 months. Yet the projection continued to be 4 months from then until now. I'm smiling and stoic, and I understand the difficulty in making a firm prediction, but what is the difference between that projection and the current one? 73--Nick, WA5BDU Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Hi Jim, > > The lead time on the web site is for new orders, not for ones placed > 4-5 months ago (which is being tracked by everyone so diligently ;-) . > > We are continually ramping up our production rate on a weekly basis. > We are definitely producing now at a sustained rate higher than we > were 3-4 months ago, and our plans in place are for this to increase > another 50-75% over the summer. > > 73, Eric > --- > > Jim Cox wrote: >> I figure about 5 months (certainly not 4 as advertised on the web site) Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
Re: K3: used listing (10 watt)
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That, plus some hams are just obligate horse-traders. I know one such. He is
constantly buying and selling and trading rigs, never staying with anything more than a few weeks. He has bought and sold the same model of a couple different low-end transceivers numerous times. I think he likes this aspect of the hobby more than actually operating! :-) To each his own. Bill W5WVO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt Patterson" <[hidden email]> To: <[hidden email]> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 6:34 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: used listing (10 watt) > Most likely to make a nice profit as they are very much in demand right > now. It's actually pretty brilliant, wait until after Dayton after > thousands of hams have seen the product and dream about owning one, then > list it on QTH.com and let the offers roll in. > > Either that, or he needs gas money. :-) > > 73 Matt > W5LL > > On Tue, 2008-05-20 at 05:22 -0700, Steve Jackson wrote: > > Another K3 on the used market ... > > > > > > > > It strikes me as odd to see such listings, personally. > > This is a superlative radio, and one that's backordered for months. > > Indeed, I am awaiting my own Katiegram in another 4 or 5 weeks. > > > > Why would someone *sell* one, and in this instance, for the second time? > > Oh, well, it's a great opportunity for somebody. > > > > Steve KZ1X/4 > > owner of the World's Most Experienced Elecraft > > (and, celebrating my ninth straight year on this reflector) > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Post to: [hidden email] > > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Bill: That could be true, but if u can loan me about $60,000usd, I will purchase the empty lot behind my house and install my 4 existing HyGain HyTowers in a 4-square on 80 to replace my 80 dipole and little rcv loop. That way, I may even be able to talk about a path other than what the dipole hands me. And, my Kilo Trey may be back someday, too. Thailand banks will not give me a mortgage, but I will sign papers for your loan to do a monthly re-payment of the loan. Heck, I maybe can even set it up where u may own the lot....... Please let me know.... And, u r welcome in my Thai shack to bring YOUR good ears here and work some 80. Would love to have a visit.... 73, Charles Harpole, HS0ZCW [hidden email] > Now I understand why HS0ZCW was as deaf as a stone on 80m long path! :-) > > 73, Bill W4ZV _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 12:55 AM, Charles Harpole <[hidden email]> wrote:
Bill: That could be true, but if u can loan me about $60,000usd, Charlie you don't need $60k for a 4-square TX antenna...you're being heard here OK...but your problem is hearing. You can solve that with a simple RX antenna like a Flag that will fit on your present lot. http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page37.html For 80m you need about 40' of wire, a mix 73 binocular core and a 950 ohm carbon resistor. You should orient the Flag to the SE for your post-sunset long path opening to NA (at our sunrise). You can also make a rotatable flag which is described on the website above but that's a lot more complex. When the KRX3 ships, you can use diversity reception with your TX antenna in one ear and the Flag in the other, which may also help with QSB problems. 73, Bill W4ZV _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Sorry abt the loan ap. being turned down. I am good for it, but I understand. I have a rcv loop, but will try the diversity rcv on my ORION 1 and try agn. Thanks anyway. But what is a binocular core.... maybe a torriod? Want me to fire some of my field's jargon to you? No u don't. And what abt coming on over to HS and proving u r a good listener, welcome..... 73 Charles Harpole HS0ZCW [hidden email] > Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 07:02:48 -0400 > From: [hidden email] > To: [hidden email] > Subject: [Elecraft] Re: love and loans > > On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 12:55 AM, Charles Harpole wrote: > > > Bill: That could be true, but if u can loan me about $60,000usd, > > > Charlie you don't need $60k for a 4-square TX antenna...you're being > heard here OK...but your problem is hearing. You can solve that with > a simple RX antenna like a Flag that will fit on your present lot. > > http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page37.html > > For 80m you need about 40' of wire, a mix 73 binocular core and a 950 > ohm carbon resistor. You should orient the Flag to the SE for your > post-sunset long path opening to NA (at our sunrise). You can also > make a rotatable flag which is described on the website above but > that's a lot more complex. > > When the KRX3 ships, you can use diversity reception with your TX > antenna in one ear and the Flag in the other, which may also help with > QSB problems. > > 73, Bill W4ZV > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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