[Elecraft] K3 & K3S Options Last Time Buy Update (12/02/2022)

[Ted Edwards W3TB]

I had to buy two of the newer synthesizers when I added the dual receiver
after they had stopped making the older synthesizer boards.

I can’t believe that my K3 is now 10 years old and how much I still love
it. 😍. De W3TB

On Sat, Apr 15, 2023 at 20:44 David Gilbert <ab7echo at gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> Although some will no doubt disagree, I think the short answer for you
> as a casual op is "no" ... depending, of course, on just how "casual"
> you consider yourself to be.
>
> The new synths do indeed give considerably better performance, though
> ... you just might not notice them if you are a casual operator.  The
> new synths have much better performance for multiple closely-spaced CW
> signals within the audio passband (which avoids the mush created by the
> old synths), and if you have two receivers the local oscillator signals
> remain sync'd as you tune.   The phase noise is better with the new synths.
>
> Here is a better report:
>
> https://www.ok2kkw.com/xyz/om3w/qst_ksyn3a_revised.pdf
>
> Personally, I think it was a safe bet to switch to the new synths if you
> ever plan to sell the rig.
>
> 73,
> Dave   AB7E
>
>
> On 4/15/2023 10:13 AM, Steve Zabarnick wrote:
> > Now that I have installed the recently received KSYN3A upgrade in my K3,
> I
> > am wondering what improvements to expect? I have seen test data on this
> > list showing improved transmit performance and anecdotal reports on
> > improved receive performance. In an initial quick listening session on cw
> > and FT8, I don't hear any dramatic changes in receive performance.
> >
> > The KSYN3A upgrade is a significant investment (over $400 when including
> > shipping and tax) and will likely increase the resale value of the radio
> > somewhat, but as a casual operator should I expect to experience any
> > noticeable performance improvements?
> >
> > Steve N9SZ
> >
> >
>
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-- 
73 de Ted Edwards, W3TB and GØPWW

and thinking about operating CW:
"Do today what others won't,
so you can do tomorrow what others can't."