KXV3 versus KXV3a

[Julius Fazekas n2wn]

What is the difference between the current KXV3 and the new KXV3a?

Thanks,
Julius

[KK7P]

> What is the difference between the current KXV3 and the new KXV3a?

The "A" supports the just-announced K144XV 2 meter module.  No functions
or features are lost with the "A"; it is a superset of the current module.

73,

Lyle KK7P

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[Brett Howard]

So if we already bought the KXV3 and we want to add 2 meters we have to
buy it again?

On Mon, 2009-05-18 at 12:40 -0700, Lyle Johnson wrote:

> > What is the difference between the current KXV3 and the new KXV3a?
>
> The "A" supports the just-announced K144XV 2 meter module.  No functions
> or features are lost with the "A"; it is a superset of the current module.
>
> 73,
>
> Lyle KK7P
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[Julius Fazekas n2wn]

The reason I ask Lyle, is I just purchased a new KXV3, which I assume will not be usable with the K144XV... I would have held off until the new board came out, had I known.

Ahhh, timing is everything. Thanks for the reply!

Cheers,
Julius

Lyle Johnson wrote

> What is the difference between the current KXV3 and the new KXV3a?

The "A" supports the just-announced K144XV 2 meter module.  No functions
or features are lost with the "A"; it is a superset of the current module.

73,

Lyle KK7P

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[KK7P]

Brett Howard wrote:
> So if we already bought the KXV3 and we want to add 2 meters we have to
> buy it again?

There is a very low replacement price for those who already have a KXV3.
      It is $39.95 if my memory serves me correctly from what was posted
in the booth at Dayton.

FWIW, I just bought a K3 so I wouldn't have to keep moving my
development radio between the workbench (where it normally resides) and
my operating position.  I knew the KXV3A was coming -- having
participated heavily in its design -- but bought a KXV3 for it so I
could have the RX ANT and IF OUT features available until the K144XV is
available.

So, I get to pay the upgrade, too :-)

73,

Lyle KK7P

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[Joe Planisky]

Does the $40 "upgrade" for people who already have the old KXV3  
require them to return the old KXV3, or will they be able to keep it  
for use in another K3, sell it, or whatever?

73
--
Joe KB8AP

On May 18, 2009, at 12:40 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote:

>> What is the difference between the current KXV3 and the new KXV3a?
>
> The "A" supports the just-announced K144XV 2 meter module.  No  
> functions
> or features are lost with the "A"; it is a superset of the current  
> module.
>
> 73,
>
> Lyle KK7P
>
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[wayne burdick]

Your choice.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On May 18, 2009, at 1:14 PM, Joe Planisky wrote:

> Does the $40 "upgrade" for people who already have the old KXV3
> require them to return the old KXV3, or will they be able to keep it
> for use in another K3, sell it, or whatever?

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[KK7P]

> Does the $40 "upgrade" for people who already have the old KXV3 require
> them to return the old KXV3, or will they be able to keep it for use in
> another K3, sell it, or whatever?

Too soon to tell...  I expect the upgrade will not include the hardware,
cover plate, etc, just the two-board assembly.

Watch this space as we get closer to the August delivery!

73,

Lyle KK7P

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[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ]

Wayne is incorrect here - we will be requiring the return of the old
KXV3 PC boards with the upgrade.

73, Eric  WA6HHQ



wayne burdick wrote:

> Your choice.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> On May 18, 2009, at 1:14 PM, Joe Planisky wrote:
>
>  
>> Does the $40 "upgrade" for people who already have the old KXV3
>> require them to return the old KXV3, or will they be able to keep it
>> for use in another K3, sell it, or whatever?
>>    

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[M0XDF]

How will that be achieved for those of us outside the US - what kind  
of shipment?
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On 18 May 2009, at 22:22, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:

> Wayne is incorrect here - we will be requiring the return of the old
> KXV3 PC boards with the upgrade.
>
> 73, Eric  WA6HHQ
>
>
>
> wayne burdick wrote:
>> Your choice.
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>>
>> On May 18, 2009, at 1:14 PM, Joe Planisky wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Does the $40 "upgrade" for people who already have the old KXV3
>>> require them to return the old KXV3, or will they be able to keep it
>>> for use in another K3, sell it, or whatever?
>>>

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[Joe Planisky]

Heh. Smart.  OK, would it be safe to assume the price of the new KXV3A  
(without a trade-in) will be in the neighborhood of $139?

73
--
Joe KB8AP

On May 18, 2009, at 2:22 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:

> Wayne is incorrect here - we will be requiring the return of the old  
> KXV3 PC boards with the upgrade.
>
> 73, Eric  WA6HHQ
>
>
>
> wayne burdick wrote:
>> Your choice.
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>>
>> On May 18, 2009, at 1:14 PM, Joe Planisky wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Does the $40 "upgrade" for people who already have the old KXV3
>>> require them to return the old KXV3, or will they be able to keep it
>>> for use in another K3, sell it, or whatever?
>>>

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[wayne burdick]

$109.95.

Wayne
N6KR

On May 18, 2009, at 3:21 PM, Joe Planisky wrote:

> Heh. Smart.  OK, would it be safe to assume the price of the new KXV3A
> (without a trade-in) will be in the neighborhood of $139?

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[Julius Fazekas n2wn]

Thanks for all the replies and the price point for the new KXV3a.
73,
Julius

Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote

What is the difference between the current KXV3 and the new KXV3a?

Thanks,
Julius

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ]

Slowest and cheapest method possible. We'll probably supply a
pre-addressed padded envelope for return.

73, Eric   WA6HHQ

_..._


David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
> How will that be achieved for those of us outside the US - what kind
> of shipment?
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[M0XDF]

Ah - ok, so we order, you send KXV3a and an envelope and we return  
KXV3 - at your cost (which was the info I was looking for :-)
Thank you, a considerate Elecraft, as always.
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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On 19 May 2009, at 15:11, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote:

> Slowest and cheapest method possible. We'll probably supply a pre-
> addressed padded envelope for return.
>
> 73, Eric   WA6HHQ
>
> _..._
>
>
> David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:
>> How will that be achieved for those of us outside the US - what  
>> kind of shipment?

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[Julian, G4ILO]

David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote

Ah - ok, so we order, you send KXV3a and an envelope and we return  
KXV3 - at your cost (which was the info I was looking for :-)
Thank you, a considerate Elecraft, as always.
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174

He didn't say they would pay for the postage, only the envelope. :)

Since nobody has asked, I guess I will have to. Would it be possible, instead of returning the KXV3, to modify it to provide the IF access for the internal transverter? I'm guessing that Elecraft will modify the ones it receives back so they can be used again, instead of just throwing them away.

[KK7P]

> ...Would it be possible,
> instead of returning the KXV3, to modify it to provide the IF access for the
> internal transverter?

It is impractical.  The KXV3 consists of two PCBs, and the main PCB has
been altered to include a number of new parts to support the new
features required for internal band expansion modules.

73,

Lyle KK7P

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[Niel Skousen-2]

ModuleS ...  Sweet !

Ok- I'm in line for the K432XV too!
Wonder if 'somebody' is already looking at satellite operating  
features...

Then VLF, then 70Mhz ...
I wonder how many modules will fit?

(amazing what you can see in a single 's' )

Niel
WA7SSA

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On May 21, 2009, at 6:04, Lyle Johnson <[hidden email]> wrote:

>> ...Would it be possible,
>> instead of returning the KXV3, to modify it to provide the IF  
>> access for the
>> internal transverter?
>
> It is impractical.  The KXV3 consists of two PCBs, and the main PCB  
> has
> been altered to include a number of new parts to support the new
> features required for internal band expansion modules.
>
> 73,
>
> Lyle KK7P
>
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[Mark Bayern]

>Then VLF, then 70Mhz ...

70MHz? How much of the world has a 4 meter (metre?) allocation?

> Wonder if 'somebody' is already looking at satellite operating
> features...

W2CVZ was asking about satellite ops when the K3 was first announced
and the answers ended up in the faqs. Looks like we're getting closer.

Mark  AD5SS
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[Doug Faunt N6TQS [phone]]

That`s the second hint Lyle has dropped.  I'm not going to hold my
breath, since I don't look good with a blue face, but....

73, doug

   From: Niel Skousen <[hidden email]>
   Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 07:12:46 -0700

   ModuleS ...  Sweet !

   Ok- I'm in line for the K432XV too!
   Wonder if 'somebody' is already looking at satellite operating  
   features...

   Then VLF, then 70Mhz ...
   I wonder how many modules will fit?

   (amazing what you can see in a single 's' )

   Niel
   WA7SSA

   Sent from my iPhone

   On May 21, 2009, at 6:04, Lyle Johnson <[hidden email]> wrote:

   >> ...Would it be possible,
   >> instead of returning the KXV3, to modify it to provide the IF  
   >> access for the
   >> internal transverter?
   >
   > It is impractical.  The KXV3 consists of two PCBs, and the main PCB  
   > has
   > been altered to include a number of new parts to support the new
   > features required for internal band expansion modules.
   >
   > 73,
   >
   > Lyle KK7P
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