[Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

[Wayne Burdick]

Correct. The packages are just a convenience based on past ordering history. 

(FYI, we have a detailed features/performance comparison chart of the K3S vs. IC7300. Email me directly if interested.)

73,
Wayne
N6KR



> On Jul 29, 2017, at 12:18 PM, Clay Autery <KY5G at montac.com> wrote:
> 
> Just because they OFFER bundles doesn't mean you can't order a base unit
> and a la carte. 
> 
> After all...  they ain't blowing out IC-7300s here.  <ear to ear grin>
> 
> 73,
> 
> ______________________
> Clay Autery, KY5G
> 
> On 7/29/2017 6:50 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote:
>> http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3.htm#K3SPkg
>> 
>> I still question the wisdom of bundling the the preamp, USB, 630m
>> capabilities, etc into the K3S.  This went against Elecraft's original
>> philosophy of keeping base price low and choosing only the options we really
>> wanted.  This resulted in inflating the base price which put it out of reach
>> for many folks and further away from competing products (IC-7300, Kenwood
>> 590 and Flex 6300).  That must be hurting sales resulting in discounting.
>> 
>> A viable option is to buy a recent used K3 and sell/purchase options to
>> configure it as you want.  Basic K3 prices are in the $1500 making this a
>> viable alternative IMHO.
>> 
>> 73,  Bill  W4ZV