[Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

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> On Mar 12, 2017, at 9:30 AM, Ed Muns <ed at w0yk.com> wrote:
> 
> The KIO3B has both RS232 and USB.
> 
> All 3 upgrades are easy to do together.  Now takes me less than 30 minutes total for 2 KSYN3As, KXV3A and KIO3B.
> 
> 73,
> Ed W0YK
>> On Mar 11, 2017 4:41 PM, Bill Frantz <frantz at pwpconsult.com> wrote:
>> 
>> There are two upgrade issues to consider: 
>> 
>> (1) The recommended modifications to bring your K3 up to the 
>> latest engineering level. Check 
>> <http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm> for what you may 
>> need and how to install it. 
>> 
>> (2) The upgrades to install the new K3S upgrade boards. The big 
>> win here is the KSYN3A board. It will improve your receive and 
>> fast CW break in. The KXV3B board adds a second preamp for 12, 
>> 10, and 6 meters. The KIO3B 3-board set installs an internal 
>> "sound card" in the K3 for computer interface of digital modes. 
>> It also replaces the RS-232 connection with a USB connection. 
>> 
>> It is quite easy to install all three upgrade in a K3. Doing 
>> them one at a time will be less confusing, but if you have a 
>> good idea of how things in the K3 are connected together it is 
>> possible to install them all at once. I, and my K3 survived the experience. 
>> 
>> 73 Bill AE6JV 
>> 
>>> On 3/11/17 at 2:57 PM, gt-i at gmx.net wrote: 
>>> 
>>> I've purchased a used K3 S/N in the 3ks, and plan to apply some of the K3S upgrade options. 
>>> Any experiences, hints or do's and don'ts to tell for me? 
>>> I'm using the K3 mainly for HF contesting, VHF with an external transverter and some DX chasing. 
>>> tu es 73 
>>> Gernot, DF5RF
>> 
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