[Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

[hawley, charles j jr]

I bought a new K3s this year and moved the filters from the K3 to it and the 2.7KHz filters to the K3. Also moved the DVR to the K3s. Then I upgraded, did, all the mods to the K3 that kits were available for including the USB update. However, I did not upgrade the synthesizers. I used the K3 and the K3s the way I used them and feel more than satisfied with the K3 as a spare rig. My K3 is a 4xxx serial number from about 2010 and has the gold plated connectors.
I did not buy the tuner for the K3s because I never used the one in the K3. I didn’t move it over either. The new tuner is improved and would just buy it if I felt I needed one.
There are a few things that cannot be improved on the K3, like the audio amp, but I don’t seem to miss them when using it.
Chuck
KE9UW

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> On Jun 27, 2018, at 6:44 AM, Charlie T <pincon at erols.com> wrote:
> 
> In my opinion, up-grading a K3 accomplishes nothing but generating a few
> useless PC boards that had virtually zero value.
> Yeah, I know, the boards aren't really worth zero, but what do I do with
> them?
> Especially since as you know, an "up-graded" K3 still is NOT a K3S.
> Gold fingers, built-in pre-amp etc., ae a couple that come to mind. 
> 
> The only logical step to me, was to pull the accessories that were the same
> and sell the radio.
> Admittedly, I couldn't get as much for my K3 as I would have been able to if
> the K3S hadn't been released.
> But to me this is the normal cycle of newer radios. AND, I didn't have junk
> parts to deal with.
> Yeah, I know, the boards aren't really worth zero, but what do I do with
> them? 
> 
> Anyway, I'm happy now with my "new" K3S and my old K3 is still on the air
> (somewhere?).
> 
> 73, Charlie k3ICH
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net <elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
> Behalf Of Nr4c
> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 6:35 AM
> To: David Bunte <dpbunte at gmail.com>
> Cc: Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)
> 
> Back when the K3S was announced, I sold my existing radio for about $1200
> less than the K3S price and ordered a new K3S and put up the $1200 it would
> have cost me to upgrade. I did keep my old K3 for FD and other portable
> activities. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
> 
> 
>> On Jun 26, 2018, at 11:55 PM, David Bunte <dpbunte at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Robert -
>> 
>> I had mine done last year. The K3 cannot be fully upgraded to a K3s, 
>> and what all 'can' be done depends on such things as: Do you already 
>> have the new synthesizer board or boards, depending on having the sub 
>> receiver or not. And, are there options that you do not want.
>> 
>> Perusing the Elecraft website will give you a pretty good idea, and if 
>> you have questions just email support and discuss what you have, what 
>> they can do, and what you want... then they can give you a much better 
>> idea than I can.
>> 
>> I already had the new synths in my K3, and the upgrades I opted for 
>> came in at close to, but somewhat under $1000 including shipping.
>> 
>> Best of luck,
>> 
>> Dave - K9FN
>> 
>> 
>> On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 10:03 PM, Robert G Strickland 
>> <rcrgs at verizon.net>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> If I send my K3 w/ new synthesizer into Elecraft for the full K3(s) 
>>> upgrade, what will such an upgrade include and what will be the 
>>> approximate cost. Thanks.
>>> ...robert
>>> --
>>> Robert G Strickland, PhD ABPH - KE2WY rcrgs at verizon.net.usa Syracuse, 
>>> New York, USA 
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