KIO3B waiting list

[N4ZR]

I just heard from Elecraft Sales that they are not going to fill my
mid-June order for the KIO3B update kit unless they get sufficient
interest to get "reasonable" prices from their suppliers.  They don 't
define what that means, but if you have any interest at all in the K3
KIO3B update kit, go to
<https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form> and tell them
so - otherwise they may never restock these excellent updates for the K3.

--
73, Pete N4ZR
Check out the Reverse Beacon Network
at <http://reversebeacon.net>, now
spotting RTTY activity worldwide.
For spots, please use your favorite
"retail" DX cluster.

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

[Dr. William J. Schmidt, II]

Yes it is... I just got that msg and put my name/call on the list for one...


Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ
email:  [hidden email]



-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of N4ZR
Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 4:48 PM
To: Elecraft List <[hidden email]>
Subject: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

I just heard from Elecraft Sales that they are not going to fill my mid-June order for the KIO3B update kit unless they get sufficient interest to get "reasonable" prices from their suppliers.  They don 't define what that means, but if you have any interest at all in the K3 KIO3B update kit, go to <https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form> and tell them so - otherwise they may never restock these excellent updates for the K3.

--
73, Pete N4ZR
Check out the Reverse Beacon Network
at <http://reversebeacon.net>, now
spotting RTTY activity worldwide.
For spots, please use your favorite
"retail" DX cluster.

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email]


--
This email has been checked for viruses by AVG.
https://www.avg.com

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

[Joe K2UF]

Just added my name to the list.  Hope I did not procrastinate to long.
Would like to upgrade my K3 as much as possible.

73,

Joe K2UF


--
This email has been checked for viruses by AVG.
https://www.avg.com

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

[Ian, NV4C]

I just added my name to the list for both a KIO3B and KSYN3A for my K3
s/n 281. Here's hoping we generate enough interest to justify them
ordering more kits.

73 de,

Ian, NV4C

On 8/4/20 5:47 PM, N4ZR wrote:
> I just heard from Elecraft Sales that they are not going to fill my
> mid-June order for the KIO3B update kit unless they get sufficient
> interest to get "reasonable" prices from their suppliers.  They don 't
> define what that means, but if you have any interest at all in the K3
> KIO3B update kit, go to
> <https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form> and tell
> them so - otherwise they may never restock these excellent updates for
> the K3.
>
______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

[Mark Musick]

I too have had conversations with Madelyn about upgrades.
I did order the KXV3B and it is on the way.
I put my name on the list for the KIO3B and K3SYNA.

73,
Mark, WB9CIF

-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> On Behalf Of N4ZR
Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 21:48
To: Elecraft List <[hidden email]>
Subject: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

I just heard from Elecraft Sales that they are not going to fill my mid-June order for the KIO3B update kit unless they get sufficient interest to get "reasonable" prices from their suppliers.  They don 't define what that means, but if you have any interest at all in the K3 KIO3B update kit, go to <https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form> and tell them so - otherwise they may never restock these excellent updates for the K3.

--
73, Pete N4ZR
Check out the Reverse Beacon Network
at <http://reversebeacon.net>, now
spotting RTTY activity worldwide.
For spots, please use your favorite
"retail" DX cluster.

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email]
______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

[Ed Muns]

The link below is broken.   Should be:https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form73,Ed W0YK
-------- Original message --------From: N4ZR <[hidden email]> Date: 8/4/20  14:47  (GMT-08:00) To: Elecraft List <[hidden email]> Subject: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list I just heard from Elecraft Sales that they are not going to fill my mid-June order for the KIO3B update kit unless they get sufficient interest to get "reasonable" prices from their suppliers.  They don 't define what that means, but if you have any interest at all in the K3 KIO3B update kit, go to <https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form> and tell them so - otherwise they may never restock these excellent updates for the K3.-- 73, Pete N4ZRCheck out the Reverse Beacon Networkat <http://reversebeacon.net>, nowspotting RTTY activity worldwide.For spots, please use your favorite"retail" DX cluster.______________________________________________________________Elecraft mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:[hidden email] list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to [hidden email]
______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

[engineercm]

Ed,

Part of your name got embedded into the url--something I've done from time
to time. This should work.

https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form

Clark, WU4B

On Wed, Aug 5, 2020 at 8:49 AM Ed W0YK <[hidden email]> wrote:

>
> The link below is broken.   Should be:
> https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form73,Ed W0YK
> -------- Original message --------From: N4ZR <[hidden email]> Date:
> 8/4/20  14:47  (GMT-08:00) To: Elecraft List <[hidden email]>
> Subject: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list I just heard from Elecraft Sales
> that they are not going to fill my mid-June order for the KIO3B update kit
> unless they get sufficient interest to get "reasonable" prices from their
> suppliers.  They don 't define what that means, but if you have any
> interest at all in the K3 KIO3B update kit, go to <
> https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form> and tell them so
> - otherwise they may never restock these excellent updates for the K3.--
> 73, Pete N4ZRCheck out the Reverse Beacon Networkat <
> http://reversebeacon.net>, nowspotting RTTY activity worldwide.For spots,
> please use your favorite"retail" DX
> cluster.______________________________________________________________Elecraft
> mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraftHelp:
> http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:[hidden email]
> list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list:
> http://www.qsl.net/donate.htmlMessage delivered to [hidden email]
> ______________________________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:[hidden email]
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> Message delivered to [hidden email]

--
73,

Clark, WU4B
Little Pistol With Wires
QRPARCI #10815
SKCC #3892
NAQCC #5055
CWOPS #1869
Collins Collectors #AC90-12432
Southeastern DX Club <http://www.sedxc.org>
North Georgia QRP Club <http://www.nogaqrp.org>


*"It is vain to do with more what can be done with less."*
*Attributed to *William of Occam (1288 AD - 1348 AD)
______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

[Dr. William J. Schmidt, II]

I'm not as constrained as they are with respect to buying parts (surplus sources, etc.).  I'd settle for a board to build my own in the event of a "no go".... but of course I know that won't happen.


Dr. William J. Schmidt
email:  [hidden email]



-----Original Message-----
From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of N4ZR
Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 4:48 PM
To: Elecraft List <[hidden email]>
Subject: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

I just heard from Elecraft Sales that they are not going to fill my mid-June order for the KIO3B update kit unless they get sufficient interest to get "reasonable" prices from their suppliers.  They don 't define what that means, but if you have any interest at all in the K3 KIO3B update kit, go to <https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options-interest-form> and tell them so - otherwise they may never restock these excellent updates for the K3.

--
73, Pete N4ZR
Check out the Reverse Beacon Network
at <http://reversebeacon.net>, now
spotting RTTY activity worldwide.
For spots, please use your favorite
"retail" DX cluster.

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [hidden email]


--
This email has been checked for viruses by AVG.
https://www.avg.com

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

[Edward R Cole]

Lots about this option, but what exactly does the upgrade provide
over the standard board?

My K3, SN4340 dates from 2010 so assume it has a KIO3 board (not sure
if A or B version).  Trying to determine if I want/need the upgrade.

I did add EXREF, TCXO3, upgraded both Synth boards and Gen Coverage
filter to cover 475-KHz (630m) band.  I have the subRx installed.

73, Ed - KL7UW
   http://www.kl7uw.com
Dubus-NA Business mail:
   [hidden email]

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

[John Hiatt]

The late Fred Cady wrote a few notes about the upgrade under section 1.5.2 here http://www.ke7x.com/home/guide-to-the-k3/should-i-update-my-k3-with-k3s-parts

There is also an FAQ about the upgrade https://ftp.elecraft.com/K3S/Manuals%20Downloads/KIO3BUPGD-FAQ%20rev%20A.pdf

John, KC7DRI

________________________________
From: [hidden email] <[hidden email]> on behalf of Edward R Cole <[hidden email]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 1:50 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

Lots about this option, but what exactly does the upgrade provide
over the standard board?

My K3, SN4340 dates from 2010 so assume it has a KIO3 board (not sure
if A or B version).  Trying to determine if I want/need the upgrade.

I did add EXREF, TCXO3, upgraded both Synth boards and Gen Coverage
filter to cover 475-KHz (630m) band.  I have the subRx installed.

73, Ed - KL7UW
   http://www.kl7uw.com
Dubus-NA Business mail:
   [hidden email]

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

[Jim Brown-10]

On 8/5/2020 1:50 PM, Edward R Cole wrote:
> Lots about this option, but what exactly does the upgrade provide over
> the standard board?

USB interface for both control and audio. Don't know if they fixed the
Pin One Problems that exist in the orginal.

73, Jim K9YC
______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

[NS9I WI]

S/N #3095 (Mfd May 23, 2009)

1. KRX3 HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUBRECEIVER
2. KAT3 100-WATT AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER
3. KIO3BUPKT KIO3B Upgrade Kits USB Cable to computer, 6-12M Pre-amp
4. KSYN3A SYNTHESIZERS Upgrade including one for the sub-rcvr
5. KPA3  Internal 100 W Upgrade
6. Standard 2.7 kHz 5 pole filter in Main and Sub
7. KFL3A-250 250 Hz, 8-pole in Main
8. KFL3A-400 400HZ 8-POLE in Main
9. INRAD 700 Hz 8-POLE in Main
10. MH-4 Hand Mike

Been back to Elecraft a couple of times, all the available updates have
been done and most recently in fall of 2019, the latest LPA board was
installed,
Gold Pins;   6 pins for 12V, KPA3 to KPAIO3 Riser, and Front Panel, P30
and P35

Includes: DC cable to power strip (powerpole connectors)
Original Box - Elecraft K3S & P3 by Fred Cady (Design, Configuration,
and Operation) book and the original manual.

Asking $2,500 (OBO), plus shipping from NE Wisconsin. Paypal or USPS M.O.

73 Dwight NS9I

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

[Edward R Cole]

Thanks!

Links provided by John, KC7DRI provided enough info for me decide I
did not need the enhancements.  I run two LP-Pan SDRs off the first
IF's of my K3 main and sub-receivers in diversity mode to provide
dual IQ streams to my computer so having an internal soundcard is no
use.  The USB/RS232 conversion cable works FB for keying my radio.

Plus I have the PR6-10 which works well for 10m-6m and Digout-1 is
handy function for connecting my remote 6m preamp for eme.

I would buy a K4D except my K3 is working fine for my application as
IF radio on 50-MHz thru 10-GHz.  I promise my wife when I bought the
K3 in 2010 it was the "last one".  Yeah, she didn't really believe me.

Getting to the age where investing in ham radio stuff is not really a
good long-term investment.  Bought a new F250 diesel truck and
30-foot 5th wheel trailer in 2016/2017 and made two trips with
it.  Can't leave AK this year due to corona-virus so will be second
summer it has been parked.  Beginning to doubt wisdom of that
purchase. (roughly $70K).

73, Ed - KL7UW

At 12:50 PM 8/5/2020, Edward R Cole wrote:

>Lots about this option, but what exactly does the upgrade provide
>over the standard board?
>
>My K3, SN4340 dates from 2010 so assume it has a KIO3 board (not
>sure if A or B version).  Trying to determine if I want/need the upgrade.
>
>I did add EXREF, TCXO3, upgraded both Synth boards and Gen Coverage
>filter to cover 475-KHz (630m) band.  I have the subRx installed.
>
>73, Ed - KL7UW
>   http://www.kl7uw.com
>Dubus-NA Business mail:
>   [hidden email]

73, Ed - KL7UW
   http://www.kl7uw.com
Dubus-NA Business mail:
   [hidden email]

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

[NS9I WI]

S/N #3095 (Mfd May 23, 2009)

1. KRX3 HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUBRECEIVER
2. KAT3 100-WATT AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER
3. KIO3BUPKT KIO3B Upgrade Kits USB Cable to computer, 6-12M Pre-amp
4. KSYN3A SYNTHESIZERS Upgrade including one for the sub-rcvr
5. KPA3  Internal 100 W Upgrade
6. Standard 2.7 kHz 5 pole filter in Main and Sub
7. KFL3A-250 250 Hz, 8-pole in Main
8. KFL3A-400 400HZ 8-POLE in Main
9. INRAD 700 Hz 8-POLE in Main
10. MH-4 Hand Mike

Been back to Elecraft a couple of times, all the available updates have
been done and most recently in fall of 2019, the latest LPA board was
installed,
Gold Pins;   6 pins for 12V, KPA3 to KPAIO3 Riser, and Front Panel, P30
and P35

Includes: DC cable to power strip (powerpole connectors)
Original Box - Elecraft K3S & P3 by Fred Cady (Design, Configuration,
and Operation) book and the original manual.

Asking $2,400 (OBO), shipped from NE Wisconsin. Paypal or USPS M.O.

73 Dwight NS9I

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]

[NS9I WI]

SOLD SOLD

On 8/7/2020 8:18 AM, NS9I WI wrote:

> S/N #3095 (Mfd May 23, 2009)
>
> 1. KRX3 HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUBRECEIVER
> 2. KAT3 100-WATT AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER
> 3. KIO3BUPKT KIO3B Upgrade Kits USB Cable to computer, 6-12M Pre-amp
> 4. KSYN3A SYNTHESIZERS Upgrade including one for the sub-rcvr
> 5. KPA3  Internal 100 W Upgrade
> 6. Standard 2.7 kHz 5 pole filter in Main and Sub
> 7. KFL3A-250 250 Hz, 8-pole in Main
> 8. KFL3A-400 400HZ 8-POLE in Main
> 9. INRAD 700 Hz 8-POLE in Main
> 10. MH-4 Hand Mike
>
> Been back to Elecraft a couple of times, all the available updates
> have been done and most recently in fall of 2019, the latest LPA board
> was installed,
> Gold Pins;   6 pins for 12V, KPA3 to KPAIO3 Riser, and Front Panel,
> P30 and P35
>
> Includes: DC cable to power strip (powerpole connectors)
> Original Box - Elecraft K3S & P3 by Fred Cady (Design, Configuration,
> and Operation) book and the original manual.
>
> Asking $2,400 (OBO), shipped from NE Wisconsin. Paypal or USPS M.O.
>
> 73 Dwight NS9I
>
> ______________________________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:[hidden email]
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> Message delivered to [hidden email]

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to [hidden email]