[Elecraft] K3S accessories availability, moving forward

[Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP]

Mike,

There is one K3S option that you should definitely add to a K3 if you 
like CW: the updated synthesizer (2 of them if you have the 
subreceiver). It makes a great deal of difference if you send CW at more 
than about 30 wpm. There is a QRQ mode that helps, but it has downsides. 
Of course the improved receiver IMD and phase noise performance is also 
helpful if you are a contester.

73,
Victor, 4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
Formerly K2VCO
CWops no. 5
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/

On 06/12/2019 1:08, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:
> Thanks Don. I am sitting on the fence what course of action to take. 
> I'd really like to find a K3 (non S) in Canada, but there are not too
> many around. Barring that, a K3 in the USA from someone I know (ie:
> trust).  Also difficult, but not impossible.
> 
> I don't really need an "S" nor a K4, as 90% of what I do is just
> contest for fun.  I have a pair of IC-7410's in my SO2R setup and an
> older but loaded K3 which I only use as a travel/expedition type rig,
> but tossing around the idea of making the main setup a "pair of K3's"
> (plural, not "S",. hi)
> 
> Thanks for the info/advice.  Always appreciate your no nonsense words
> and great work.
> 
> 73 de Mike VE9AA
> 
> Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Don Wilhelm
> [mailto:donwilh at embarqmail.com] Sent: December 5, 2019 6:23 PM To:
> Mike Smith VE9AA; Elecraft at mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft]
> K3S accessories availability, moving forward
> 
> 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.
> 
> You might want to consider putting them on a credit card and pay it
> off monthly.
> 
> 73, Don W3FPR
> 
> On 12/5/2019 5:09 PM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:
>> If I was to purchase a new (barebones) K3S today, what are the
>> chances the 2nd receiver module, filters, 2m module and whatever
>> else are going to be available a year from now (when I can afford
>> more) ?
> 
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