[Elecraft] KIO3B waiting list

[Edward R Cole]

Thanks!

Links provided by John, KC7DRI provided enough info for me decide I 
did not need the enhancements.  I run two LP-Pan SDRs off the first 
IF's of my K3 main and sub-receivers in diversity mode to provide 
dual IQ streams to my computer so having an internal soundcard is no 
use.  The USB/RS232 conversion cable works FB for keying my radio.

Plus I have the PR6-10 which works well for 10m-6m and Digout-1 is 
handy function for connecting my remote 6m preamp for eme.

I would buy a K4D except my K3 is working fine for my application as 
IF radio on 50-MHz thru 10-GHz.  I promise my wife when I bought the 
K3 in 2010 it was the "last one".  Yeah, she didn't really believe me.

Getting to the age where investing in ham radio stuff is not really a 
good long-term investment.  Bought a new F250 diesel truck and 
30-foot 5th wheel trailer in 2016/2017 and made two trips with 
it.  Can't leave AK this year due to corona-virus so will be second 
summer it has been parked.  Beginning to doubt wisdom of that 
purchase. (roughly $70K).

73, Ed - KL7UW

At 12:50 PM 8/5/2020, Edward R Cole wrote:
>Lots about this option, but what exactly does the upgrade provide 
>over the standard board?
>
>My K3, SN4340 dates from 2010 so assume it has a KIO3 board (not 
>sure if A or B version).  Trying to determine if I want/need the upgrade.
>
>I did add EXREF, TCXO3, upgraded both Synth boards and Gen Coverage 
>filter to cover 475-KHz (630m) band.  I have the subRx installed.
>
>73, Ed - KL7UW
>   http://www.kl7uw.com
>Dubus-NA Business mail:
>   dubususa at gmail.com

73, Ed - KL7UW
   http://www.kl7uw.com
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