[Elecraft] K3 #4407 - dead

[Gary Dezern]

Got a call from the insurance company today - they approved my claim.  Probably a week or so before I see the check, and then I'll be calling up Elecraft for a replacement.  Looks like I'll make it in time to avoid the price increase as well!

I'll likely configure the new one identically to the old:  K3/100, KAT3, KBPF3, TCXO upgrade, KXV3A, KDVR3 and 2.8k/1.8k/6k/400 8 pole filters.  This seemed to work out well for me. 

The insurance company told me I could do whatever I want with the old K3 (and everything else that was damaged.)  I wonder if I could salvage the 8pole filters and put them in the new radio... the savings would almost cover the deductible.


Take care and 73's
Gary / k3wow 



On Aug 12, 2010, at 7:13 AM, Gary Dezern wrote:

> 4 grounding rods and two of those alpha delta gas discharge surge protectors couldn't stop mother nature.  It appears my K3 has met a very early death by electrocution (from lightning.)