[Elecraft] KSYN3 Cheap

Sat Oct 10 18:02:38 EDT 2015

For me the question wasn't about resale value, it was about whether it
was easier to listen to the radio with the new KSYN3A. I think it is,
though I've never done side-by-side comparisons (others have).

I'm not planning on reselling mine, at least not soon, and my fun with
the radio is getting on the air once in a while. I know for others it's
about designing antennas, or calculating net worth of the equipment. Who
am I to say that's the wrong way to participate in the hobby? I hardly
ever turn the radio on and it's sitting right next to me right now. It's
just nice to have what I think is the best receiver when I do turn it
on.

On Sat, 10 Oct 2015, Edward R Cole wrote:

> I chose to upgrade my K3/10 SN4043.
>
> That involves buying two KSYN3A (I have the subRx) and also got one KBPF3MDKT 
> upgrade kit for my main Rx.  Cost with shipping was $468.95.
>
> I suppose I could remove all the options I have installed and try selling my 
> plain K3/10 and purchasing a new K3s/10.  I figured that resale value would 
> be less than the upgrade cost.
>
> I paid $2,862.57 plus $287.40 for two KFL3B-FM filters.  Realizing I only 
> needed one filter and sold the extra.  So one FM filter would cost about 
> $150.  Total cost for radio = $3,011.57.
>
> New K3s/10-K base cost = $2,099.95
> (2.8 KHz FL = $129.90  (-$10 credit for 2.7 KHz FL)
> 13-KHz FL = $139.95
> 400-Hz FL = $139.95
> KRX3A-K = $599.95
> 2.8 KHz FL = $139.95
> KTCXO3-1  = $119.95
> K3EXREF = $99.95
> KBPF3A = $179.95
> ----------------------------
> Total = 3,649.95
> ship = $77.02
> $3,726.97
>
> Difference = 3,726.97 - $3,011.57 = $715.40
>
> OK say I removed all options and installed them in new K3s:
> and say I sold the K3/10 for full new price when I bought it.
>
> 2,099.95 + $50 (est) = $2,149.95
> 1,449.95 (2010 price of K3/10)
> ----------------
> $700.00
>
> I spent $468.95 upgrading my K3/10 and saved $231.05 to $246.46 over buying a 
> new K3s/10 equipped the same as I currently have. This assuming I can get 
> full value for my K3/10 - maybe.  Can I get $231 more than I originally paid? 
> -doubtful.
>
> Upgrading is definitely cost effective for me - plus I do not have to 
> re-program everything, assemble everything,  and add IF output mod to KRX3A 
> which I did for my KRX3.
>
> I will give you that the options mix might produce a different outcome on 
> resale of your K3.
> PS:  No charge for the 45-min I spent running this calculation.
>
> 73, Ed - KL7uW
>
>
> From: "Charlie T, K3ICH" <pincon at erols.com>
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3 Cheap
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>
> This strictly my personal opinion, but I did not
> even consider "up-grading" my K3 by purchasing the
> newer boards.   Mainly for this very reason.  What
> ru gonna do with the old boards?  They have
> practically ZERO value.
>
> BUT, a good working K3, even if it doesn't have
> the super synth board etc., still has significant
> value. Maybe not quite as much as it did B4 the
> K3S came out, but I figured I could sell my 23XX
> S/N K3, buy a new K3S and come out ahead of
> upgrading with a couple new boards and throwing
> the old ones in the dumpster.  This way, the "old"
> boards have not been converted to junk and a good
> K3 is still on the air.  Also, I don't have to
> worry if some little known production upgrade
> slipped by me since my brandie new K3S has 'em
> all.  Stated in different terms, I bought a K3S
> and sold my K3 for less of a $$ difference than if
> I had purchased the new version boards for my
> older K3.
>
> Not trying to start a fight, it's just my opinion.
>
> 73, Charlie k3ICH
>
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
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