[Elecraft] K3S pricing comparison

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 2015-05-14 1:27 PM, Mike K8CN wrote:
> Someone commented on the price increase for the K3S, and indeed it
> costs more than a base K3/10 kit did. However, since I've recently
> been mulling upgrades to my existing K3/10, I thought I would check
> the numbers. Had I started from scratch and bought the K3/10 kit
> ($1600, rounded from former price list), KXV3A ($130), PR6-10 ($160,
> which requires the KXV3A as well) and the KSYN3AUPG ($220), I would
> have spent $2110 excluding shipping costs.

Only one flaw in your calculation ... if you had ordered the K3/10
last week it would have included the KSYN3AUPG so the cost would
have been $1890 not $2210.  That will make the used K3/10 rigs that
come on the market with KXV3 and no KSYN3A a reasonable bargain.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 2015-05-14 1:27 PM, Mike K8CN wrote:
> Someone commented on the price increase for the K3S, and indeed it costs more
> than a base K3/10 kit did. However, since I've recently been mulling
> upgrades to my existing K3/10, I thought I would check the numbers.  Had I
> started from scratch and bought the K3/10 kit ($1600, rounded from former
> price list), KXV3A ($130), PR6-10 ($160, which requires the KXV3A as well)
> and the KSYN3AUPG ($220), I would have spent $2110 excluding shipping costs.
> At $2099 for the base K3S/10-K, I find that the new KXV3B module with 12-6
> meter preamp is included as well as the new low-noise synthesizer.  Thus, I
> would save $11 by ordering a new K3S rather than purchasing the additional
> modules to add the same functionality to my existing K3.  I wonder if my XYL
> would buy that argument, especially if I forget to sell the old K3?
>
> I'm envious of all who are having a great time in Dayton - been years since
> I was able to get there!
>
> 73,
> Mike, K8CN
>
>
>
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