[Elecraft] Is there a good reason to buy a K3S instead of a used K3 ?

[Phil Hystad]

I think that all would agree that unless $Money is the big issue in the decision, go for the K3S.  Unless of course there is some reason to want an older model.  Yes, the K3 can be updated with the most important *new* features of the K3S by why do that — unless money is the issue.

Yes, I too am keeping my K3 (and soon be upgrading to the new synth board) but this is only because I have not yet used up my current K3 — you don’t ask for a new slice of pie when there is pie remaining on your plate!

So, if $ is not an issue — buy the K3S.

73, phil, K7PEH

P.S.  Then again — I am the type of guy to buy a new latest model car (or, in my case, pickup truck) rather than a used when when I go car shopping.




> On Jul 28, 2015, at 8:36 AM, Phil Wheeler <w7ox at socal.rr.com> wrote:
> 
> I'm sure others will weigh in, Jerry, but IMO from a performance standpoint no -- so long as you have (or add) the new synth board in the pre-owned K3.  Of course, there are the usual used vs. new issues:
> 
> * No warranty
> * Potential defects which have arisen in the used K3
> 
> Now if you work 6 meters or are very fussy about your RX audio, the K3S has pluses, though most (all?) of those can be addressed by upgrades which are (or will be) available to the K3.
> 
> 73, Phil W7OX (I'm keeping my K3!)
> 
> 
> On 7/28/15 8:02 AM, ae4pb at carolinaheli.com wrote:
>> Is there a good reason to get a K3s instead of a preowned K3? I'm returning to the hobby and looking hard at the K3S. So much has changed that I'm trying to catch up.
>> Thanks in advance.
>> 
>>  
>> Jerry Moore
>> 
>> AE4PB
> 
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