[Elecraft] K3S accessories availability, moving forward

[David Gilbert]

Same here.  One of the huge selling points for Elecraft has always been 
the after-sale service and longevity of the product.  I was happy to 
upgrade my K3 to the new synths, but now I find out that if, for 
example, my 2nd receiver goes full belly up some time in the near future 
I probably won't be able to get a replacement. ... and by Elecraft 
choice rather than by component obsolescence.    That kind of changes 
the story for me.  The K3 line itself is far from being obsolete 
performance-wise.

73,
Dave   AB7E



On 12/5/2019 6:58 PM, Byron Servies wrote:
> I expected this, and in preparation received an RA number to have my
> own K3 and P3 packed out this month while parts are available. Still,
> I find it sad.
>
> The value proposition from Elecraft has been easy to justify: buy a
> base model radio and then add options as necessary or possible. With
> the arrival of the K4, the K3-line is seemingly being abandoned. It is
> 10-ish years old, but still great.
>
> Of course, I understand. Elecraft is a small company and it is not
> practical to keep all the parts available forever. But unlike the K1,
> KX1, and some K2 options, where components became unavailable, the K3
> transition feels different somehow.
>
> Ah, well.  The times they are a changin'.
>
> 73, Byron N6NUL
>
> On Thu, Dec 5, 2019 at 2:23 PM Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:
>> Mike,
>>
>> The filters definitely, they are the same ones used in the K4.
>> The 2nd RX and 2m option may or may not be available.  They are building
>> no more, so whenever stock is depleted, they will be gone.
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