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

[Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP]

On the other hand, just changing the synthesizer(s) in the K3 makes a 
huge difference and is worth doing. Yes, there are plenty of other nice 
things about the K3S, but I already had a good external preamp and no 
need for a USB port.

73,
Victor, 4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
Formerly K2VCO
CWops no. 5
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
On 27/06/2018 14:44, Charlie T 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