[Elecraft] K3S and expectations

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Wes,

> As it turns out, I will not transfer the PA, since the technology
> there has changed and the the general coverage module has as well so
> that stays behind.

I seem to have missed that change in the data sheet FAQ.  Do you have
any specifics - particularly the transistor/FET(s) being used?

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 2015-05-16 10:37 AM, Wes (N7WS) wrote:
> I was hoping for a "K4", which I imagine is on the drawing board
> someplace. But, I had also been considering a new bare-bones K3/10 to
> replace my S/N 2059 K3/100, which, except for the I-F output mod was
> as-built.  I planned to transfer over the options and have the latest
> stuff.  The K3S/100 came along and now I have one on order.  As it turns
> out, I will not transfer the PA, since the technology there has changed
> and the the general coverage module has as well so that stays behind.
>
> So for me, it worked out well.  As to the relative sales numbers,
> consider that *all* new buyers are going to get a K3S, so that
> comparison will be meaningless, but hardly a secret.
>
> Wes  N7WS
>
> On 5/16/2015 7:04 AM, GDR wrote:
>> Marketing gimmicks and flash don't impress me. Minor improvements and
>> repackaging/repainting and increasing the price substantially doesn't
>> impress me.  Exciting new products do. I believe a lot of folks share
>> this view.
>>
>> For what I do with the K3, I wouldn't give a second thought to
>> replacing it with the K3S. It is going to be interesting to see how
>> many K3S units sell compared to the K3, if this is ever made public.
>>
>
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