The mailliat you joined is probably where the official announcements will be made, the yahoo group is more just informal discussion, speculation, etc., and occasionally some of the Elecraft staff chime in with some interesting technical tid-bits.
> Is information going out on some KX3 mailing list? I thought I had
> registered, but I have not seen anything.
>
> Phil
> NS7P
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> What I understood was the list was just a tool for notification. I
> would expect the announcement will be an e-mail broadcast and
> purchase will be FIFO (first in first out). So I if you are keen to
> get your hands on a new KX3 keep watch on your in-basket or the
> website. Once the opening call is made it will be "Black Friday" at
> Elecraft!
>
> Re: price - In the video of the interview in Dayton, Wayne mentioned
> a price spread of $899-1099. I'm hoping for the lower number as I
> have finalized my "garage sale" of ham equipment and have the cash in
> PayPal ready to purchase. I am also interested in what the
> accessories are priced. I am looking at the KXFL3 filter, MH-3 mic,
> and KXMM3 mobile mount in my initial purchase. I've used the
> existing prices for filters and mics as an estimate.
>
> BTW earliest delivery is indicated late Jan and Feb. so it won't be
> under the tree this year even if the KX3 is open for business.
>
> I am eager to get mine as I have only the K3 at this point (sold my
> FT-847, FT-817, and Icom V8000).
>
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