Hi Gary, Whether it's the same or not depends on whether the previous owner kept up with the hardware mods that Elecraft has published (see http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm) . Depending on how old the K3 is and what mods might have already been done to it, there could be up to 15 or so hardware changes to bring it up to the "latest and greatest", although it would have to be a pretty low serial number to require all 15.
In making a decision, you should factor in your willingness and ability to do any hardware mods that haven't already been done. Most of them are well documented and can be done by someone with average soldering skills, common hand tools, and an ESD-safe work mat and wrist band. If doing surgery on the rig isn't your cup of tea, you might want to either make sure the used rig is up to date before buying it, find someone to make the mods for you (Elecraft will do it for a price), or just get a new rig. 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Apr 3, 2010, at 7:27 AM, Gary Slagel wrote: > I want to get a K3 and wonder if I'm as well off buying an older K3 > as getting the latest and greatest straight from elecraft. > > If I get an older serial# and make sure all firmware updates are in > place is it essentially the same radio as the newer version? > > Thanks, > > Gary Slagel/N0SXX ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
