I have a pair of K3's which I recently upgraded with the KSYN3A
Boards. I didn't do any precise measurements, and I can't tell
how they sound on the other end, but I didn't notice any
night-and-day real-world difference in receiving during the NAQP
RTTY or IARU (CW) Contests. The K3 was excellent before, and it
is still excellent with the KSYN3A. I think the spec differences
between the radios are down in the weeds.
Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ
-----Original Message-----
From: Phil Hystad
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 9:14 AM
To: Phil Wheeler
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is there a good reason to buy a K3S
instead of aused K3 ?
I think that all would agree that unless $Money is the big issue
in the decision, go for the K3S. Unless of course there is some
reason to want an older model. Yes, the K3 can be updated with
the most important *new* features of the K3S by why do that —
unless money is the issue.
Yes, I too am keeping my K3 (and soon be upgrading to the new
synth board) but this is only because I have not yet used up my
current K3 — you don’t ask for a new slice of pie when there is
pie remaining on your plate!
So, if $ is not an issue — buy the K3S.
73, phil, K7PEH
P.S. Then again — I am the type of guy to buy a new latest model
car (or, in my case, pickup truck) rather than a used when when I
go car shopping.
On Jul 28, 2015, at 8:36 AM, Phil Wheeler <w...@socal.rr.com>
wrote:
I'm sure others will weigh in, Jerry, but IMO from a
performance standpoint no -- so long as you have (or add) the
new synth board in the pre-owned K3. Of course, there are the
usual used vs. new issues:
* No warranty
* Potential defects which have arisen in the used K3
Now if you work 6 meters or are very fussy about your RX audio,
the K3S has pluses, though most (all?) of those can be
addressed by upgrades which are (or will be) available to the
K3.
73, Phil W7OX (I'm keeping my K3!)
On 7/28/15 8:02 AM, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote:
Is there a good reason to get a K3s instead of a preowned K3?
I'm returning to the hobby and looking hard at the K3S. So
much has changed that I'm trying to catch up.
Thanks in advance.
Jerry Moore
AE4PB
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