[Elecraft] Is KX3 going obsolete soon?

2023-07-19 Thread John Harper 
As someone who's owned two KX2's and two FX-4CR's, I can tell you that the
FX-4CR will never be mistaken for an E product.

John AE5X
https://ae5x.blogspot.com

>The little FX-4C, and now the FX-4CR, are selling like hot cakes!
Still can't beat the performance of the KX2 or the KX3 though.
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Re: [Elecraft] Is KX3 going obsolete soon?

2023-07-19 Thread David Herring 
Speaking of looking ahead, some time ago (year or more?) Wayne did solicit 
input from the email list as to what we’d like to see in a rig that would 
compete in the KX2 - KX3 market space.  That suggests to me that potentially a 
KX4 (or something of that ilk)  is at least being thought about.  

That is just offered as a data point.  We cannot necessarily conclude that the 
KX2 or KX3 are about to be end-of-life’d.  After all, the KX3 didn’t sunset the 
KX2...

73,
Dave - N5DCH




> On Jul 18, 2023, at 8:45 PM, Todd KH2TJ  wrote:
> 
> Elecraft is good at keeping things hush-hush   😉 The little FX-4C, and 
> now the FX-4CR, are selling like hot cakes!  Still can't beat the performance 
> of the KX2 or the KX3 though.   I wouldn't be surprised if they're not 
> looking "ahead"
> 
> I too had thought about snatching up a KX3 just to have 6 meters in a trail 
> friendly setup...
> 
> Later,
> Todd KH2TJ
> 
> 
> 
> From: Paul GACEK
> 
> 
> I don’t think the KX3 is going obsolete and I believe any idea of a KX3+, KX3 
> v2 or even a KX4, a flight of fantasy.
> 
> Paul
> W6PNG/M0SNA
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Re: [Elecraft] Is KX3 going obsolete soon?

2023-07-19 Thread Mark Musick 
Hi Dave,
The KX2 came out after the KX3.
They are two different platforms aimed at two different markets. The KX2 is 
80-10 meters only with an internal ATU. The KX3 is 160-2 meters (with the 
internal transverter) and internal ATU with optional PX3.
Elecraft points this out on their website.
From their website see below.

KX2 vs KX3: Which one should I buy?   Learn More  
https://elecraft.com/pages/kx2-vs-kx3-which-one-should-i-buy

There never was any intention of one replacing the other.

73,
Mark, WB9CIF

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is KX3 going obsolete soon?

Speaking of looking ahead, some time ago (year or more?) Wayne did solicit 
input from the email list as to what we’d like to see in a rig that would 
compete in the KX2 - KX3 market space.  That suggests to me that potentially a 
KX4 (or something of that ilk)  is at least being thought about.

That is just offered as a data point.  We cannot necessarily conclude that the 
KX2 or KX3 are about to be end-of-life’d.  After all, the KX3 didn’t sunset the 
KX2...

73,
Dave - N5DCH




> On Jul 18, 2023, at 8:45 PM, Todd KH2TJ  wrote:
>
> Elecraft is good at keeping things hush-hush   😉 The little FX-4C, and 
> now the FX-4CR, are selling like hot cakes!  Still can't beat the performance 
> of the KX2 or the KX3 though.   I wouldn't be surprised if they're not 
> looking "ahead"
>
> I too had thought about snatching up a KX3 just to have 6 meters in a trail 
> friendly setup...
>
> Later,
> Todd KH2TJ
>
>
> 
> From: Paul GACEK
>
>
> I don’t think the KX3 is going obsolete and I believe any idea of a KX3+, KX3 
> v2 or even a KX4, a flight of fantasy.
>
> Paul
> W6PNG/M0SNA
> http://www.no/
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Re: [Elecraft] Is KX3 going obsolete soon?

2023-07-19 Thread David Herring 
TU Mark…yeah...I didn’t remember that at first…well, one learns (or re-learns) 
something new everyday…

The KX2 came out around 2016, and the KX3 around 2011, if I am remembering 
correctly now.

Anyhow, the point of that (mis)statement was to say that while there may be a 
new rig on the drawing board, we don’t really know, a new rig doesn’t 
necessarily mean an older one is going away.  This being offered in response to 
the ongoing question, posed by others - not me, of whether the KX3 is going to 
be end-of-life’d soon.


73,
Dave - N5DCH




> On Jul 19, 2023, at 9:18 AM, Mark Musick  wrote:
> 
> Hi Dave,
> The KX2 came out after the KX3.
> They are two different platforms aimed at two different markets. The KX2 is 
> 80-10 meters only with an internal ATU. The KX3 is 160-2 meters (with the 
> internal transverter) and internal ATU with optional PX3.
> Elecraft points this out on their website.
> From their website see below.
> 
> KX2 vs KX3: Which one should I buy?   Learn More  
> https://elecraft.com/pages/kx2-vs-kx3-which-one-should-i-buy 
> 
> 
> There never was any intention of one replacing the other.
> 
> 73,
> Mark, WB9CIF
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
>   > On Behalf Of David Herring
> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 14:25
> To: Elecraft Forum  >
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is KX3 going obsolete soon?
> 
> Speaking of looking ahead, some time ago (year or more?) Wayne did solicit 
> input from the email list as to what we’d like to see in a rig that would 
> compete in the KX2 - KX3 market space.  That suggests to me that potentially 
> a KX4 (or something of that ilk)  is at least being thought about.
> 
> That is just offered as a data point.  We cannot necessarily conclude that 
> the KX2 or KX3 are about to be end-of-life’d.  After all, the KX3 didn’t 
> sunset the KX2...
> 
> 73,
> Dave - N5DCH
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jul 18, 2023, at 8:45 PM, Todd KH2TJ  wrote:
>> 
>> Elecraft is good at keeping things hush-hush   😉 The little FX-4C, and 
>> now the FX-4CR, are selling like hot cakes!  Still can't beat the 
>> performance of the KX2 or the KX3 though.   I wouldn't be surprised if 
>> they're not looking "ahead"
>> 
>> I too had thought about snatching up a KX3 just to have 6 meters in a trail 
>> friendly setup...
>> 
>> Later,
>> Todd KH2TJ
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> From: Paul GACEK
>> 
>> 
>> I don’t think the KX3 is going obsolete and I believe any idea of a KX3+, 
>> KX3 v2 or even a KX4, a flight of fantasy.
>> 
>> Paul
>> W6PNG/M0SNA
>> http://www.no/ 
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[Elecraft] Last Call Upgrade Kits for K3 SOLD

2023-07-19 Thread Chris Ezell 


The Kits have been sold to George  K2DM

thanks for all the interest.



I have these upgrade kits for sale.

1 each KIO3BUPKT-WL_KI03B Upgrade Kit for K3 [Sales]

2 each KSYN3AUPG-WL _KSYN3A Upgrade Kit for K3 [Sales]

Received these from Elecraft while on Vacation and past the 30-day return 
window.
These are factory sealed in the original shipping box.

Sell as a package only please to an operator who wants to upgrade their K3.

Cost from Elecraft was $1287.94  Original invoice included.

Will sell for $ 1250.  Shipped to CONUS address.

PayPal is ok (fees paid by buyer, if there are any), ZELLE and VENMO is okay 
for payment.

Personal or Cashier's checks are okay, but time will have to be allowed for 
ample time to clear and be deposited.


Please contact me off list.  QRZ email is current.

73

Chris
KD6EOS

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