Re: [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

Posted by Charlie T, K3ICH on Jun 27, 2018; 11:44am
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/K3-factory-upgrade-to-K3-s-tp7642388p7642402.html

In my opinion, up-grading a K3 accomplishes nothing but generating a few
useless PC boards that had virtually zero value.
Yeah, I know, the boards aren't really worth zero, but what do I do with
them?
Especially since as you know, an "up-graded" K3 still is NOT a K3S.
Gold fingers, built-in pre-amp etc., ae a couple that come to mind.

The only logical step to me, was to pull the accessories that were the same
and sell the radio.
Admittedly, I couldn't get as much for my K3 as I would have been able to if
the K3S hadn't been released.
But to me this is the normal cycle of newer radios. AND, I didn't have junk
parts to deal with.
Yeah, I know, the boards aren't really worth zero, but what do I do with
them?

Anyway, I'm happy now with my "new" K3S and my old K3 is still on the air
(somewhere?).

73, Charlie k3ICH




-----Original Message-----
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To: David Bunte <[hidden email]>
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

Back when the K3S was announced, I sold my existing radio for about $1200
less than the K3S price and ordered a new K3S and put up the $1200 it would
have cost me to upgrade. I did keep my old K3 for FD and other portable
activities.

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...nr4c. bill

> On Jun 26, 2018, at 11:55 PM, David Bunte <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Robert -
>
> I had mine done last year. The K3 cannot be fully upgraded to a K3s,
> and what all 'can' be done depends on such things as: Do you already
> have the new synthesizer board or boards, depending on having the sub
> receiver or not. And, are there options that you do not want.
>
> Perusing the Elecraft website will give you a pretty good idea, and if
> you have questions just email support and discuss what you have, what
> they can do, and what you want... then they can give you a much better
> idea than I can.
>
> I already had the new synths in my K3, and the upgrades I opted for
> came in at close to, but somewhat under $1000 including shipping.
>
> Best of luck,
>
> Dave - K9FN
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 10:03 PM, Robert G Strickland
> <[hidden email]>
> wrote:
>
>> If I send my K3 w/ new synthesizer into Elecraft for the full K3(s)
>> upgrade, what will such an upgrade include and what will be the
>> approximate cost. Thanks.
>> ...robert
>> --
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>> New York, USA
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