[Elecraft] K3 - drop in used value?

[jim]

The current K3 capabilities are not anywhere used to their fullest potential
by most amateurs.

No poll involved, but in major contests is where you will find the K3
potential of benefit.  And that statement goes for CW, SSB is a question in
my mind as I don't bother with SSB.

The current K3 is MORE that capable if you are gunning for Top 10 (or
better) finish in ANY major contest.

Jim
W6AIM




-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2015 5:16 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - drop in used value?

With the introduction of the K3S and the KSYN3A synth upgrade kit - I get
the feeling that my unupgraded K3 (6xxx serial number) really took a serious
hit in value.  Originally, I put $2909 (less shipping) into my
K3 kit, with 100 Watts, tuner, IF adapter (for the P3), wide coverage, AM
filter, narrow SSB filter.

Maybe my math is off, but it looks to me that a new K3S equipped the same
would cost me about $3600. It is fair to say the slightly over 20% increase
is for inflation and improved specifications.

I felt that my K3 was worth about $2300 as a used piece of gear. After the
new synth was introduced, that was reduced to about $2100. Now with the K3S
on the market, I figure a realistic value would be closer to
$1800 (maybe less). Perhaps my estimates are low, but being realistic and
_IF_ wanting to sell...............

Yet another value question: will the firmware upgrades for the K3 continue -
or will only the K3S be supported? How long for the K3 - if supported at
all?

Am I going to sell? No! I have the P3, KAT500, and KPA500 - so I am all into
the K-Line. Will I upgrade to the K3S - I'll wait and read the user comments
in a few months. Same for the upgraded synth - if I thought I needed it for
my rag chew on 75/40 operation - I'd order it immediately.

With my thinking and estimating in mind, I wonder how many will soon upgrade
from the K3 to the K3S?

Bill W2BLC K-Line


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