K3S or K3

[bs usb]

I recently posted a poorly crafted question on the subject.  Since then
I have come to realize that there is no definitive answer.  Too many
possible configurations.

However, I have learned a lot.

Apparently the biggest improvement comes from the new synthesizer and
the K3 can also be upgraded to be almost a K3S.  So asking which is
better from a performance standpoint does not make much sense.

I have not actually done the arithmetic but I am willing to bet there is
not much cost differential between a K3S and a fully upgraded K3.

I have also discovered that the currently available K2 has undergone
some significant upgrading as well.  I am beginning to think that a new
K2 is what would suit me best.


--
Frank-K5DKZ

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[Bill Frantz]

Before I got my K3 I spent about a year trying to decide between:

  Better radio vs. More fun assembling it

When the XYL approved of the K3 UI and agreed I should buy one that made the decision.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 8/21/15 at 6:41 AM, [hidden email] (bs usb) wrote:

> I have also discovered that the currently available K2 has undergone some significant upgrading as
> well.  I am beginning to think that a new K2 is what would suit me best.

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[vk2rq]

What is leading you towards considering a K2? What do you plan to use it for?
I really enjoyed building and using my K2. The QSK on it is smooth and silent, whether QRP or with the KXPA100, and I love being able to switch seamlessly between paddle and straight key without having to change anything on the radio.
I miss the PX3 panadapter when using the K2 -- maybe at some point I'll tap the IF and use a softrock SDR + laptop to get a panadapter display.
I haven't used the K2 for any digital modes so far -- I think there are some mods recommended first. Frequency stability could possibly be a concern with some of the more fussy digi modes -- although I have to say the K2 I bought/built last year came with all the latest improvements and the stability is really very good, certainly more than enough for CW and SSB. Maybe some other K2 owners can comment on their digimode experiences.
You didn't mention KX3 in your mail, that is another option worth considering, depending on your requirements.

73, Matt VK2RQ

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From: bs usb <[hidden email]>
Sent: vendredi, août 21, 2015 10:41 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3S or K3
To:  <[hidden email]>


I recently posted a poorly crafted question on the subject.  Since then
I have come to realize that there is no definitive answer.  Too many
possible configurations.

However, I have learned a lot.

Apparently the biggest improvement comes from the new synthesizer and
the K3 can also be upgraded to be almost a K3S.  So asking which is
better from a performance standpoint does not make much sense.

I have not actually done the arithmetic but I am willing to bet there is
not much cost differential between a K3S and a fully upgraded K3.

I have also discovered that the currently available K2 has undergone
some significant upgrading as well.  I am beginning to think that a new
K2 is what would suit me best.


--
Frank-K5DKZ

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