Re: [Elecraft] Age of a K3S. Serial # 105XX

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Thanks for the info and update.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 10/20/2017 3:20 PM, Mark E. Musick wrote:

John,
I was informed here on the reflector. I think it was Wayne that sent the
e-mail describing the mods. It is also on the website in the K3/K3S mods
section.
Here are the mods and I think this will answer Bob's, K4TAX question as
well.
The repair report says the following:
IMD improvement KLPA to rev B3, KPA3A to Rev C9.
KPAIO3MDKT (This adds a capacitor to the KPA3A I/O board to reduce fan noise
on transmit)
KPOD Ready, FP R82 to 6.8 Ohm, R60, 66, and 75 to current values. 7T
capacitor. This provides power to the KPOD directly from the front panel
jack for the KPOD. Early versions of the K3S below approximate serial #
10700-10800 require the KPOD to be powered from the K3S 12 Volt accessory
socket on the back of the radio or powered from an external power supply or
wallwart.
John, if you or Bob, K4TAX have any other questions, let me know and I will
try and answer them.
If I have missed something or have something incorrect, I'm sure Don or
someone else will chime in.

73,
Mark, WB9CIF




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Re: [Elecraft] Age of a K3S. Serial # 105XX

[Don Wilhelm]

Yes, the techs at Elecraft are well practiced and quite efficient.
They also run it through the automated checkout line for you.
Well worth the cost IMHO.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/20/2017 4:29 PM, Mark E. Musick wrote:

Yes, Don they did charge me the $99 one-hour fee, but I did have some repair 
work done on the sub-receiver. So, it took them one hour or less to repair the 
sub-receiver and put the mods in.




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Re: [Elecraft] Age of a K3S. Serial # 105XX

[Mark E. Musick]

Yes, Don they did charge me the $99 one-hour fee, but I did have some repair 
work done on the sub-receiver. So, it took them one hour or less to repair the 
sub-receiver and put the mods in.

73,
Mark, WB9CIF

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Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 7:59 PM
To: Mark E. Musick <markmus...@sbcglobal.net>; wa4...@gmail.com; 
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Age of a K3S. Serial # 105XX

Mark,

I don't believe those mods will be done for free, but there may be a special 
pricing on them if that is all the work to be done.
If you have other repair work done on your K3S, they will be installed as part 
of that process.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/20/2017 11:44 AM, Mark E. Musick wrote:
> John,
> The order date of my K3S serial #10629 is January 28, 2016. So, I'm 
> guessing your 105xx order date would be, depending on early 5xx or 
> late 5xx, December
> 2015 or January 2016.
> Be aware John that the early K3Ss, lower than serial # approximately 
> 10700 or 10800 (I don't remember the exact serial #) need some 
> modifications to be up to current K3S production.
> The mods are the IMD mod for the K3LPA and KPA3A, the fan mod and the 
> KPOD mod so the KPOD can be powered from the front panel KPOD jack.
> I just got my K3S back from Elecraft about two weeks ago after having 
> these mods installed.
> I believe Elecraft will perform these mods for free except for 
> shipping to and from Elecraft.
> If I'm incorrect on that I'm sure Don or someone on the reflector will 
> chime in.
> 
> 73,
> Mark, WB9CIF
> 
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> 
> Approximate production date will be appreciated.
> 
> Tks,
> 
> John
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Age of a K3S. Serial # 105XX

[Mark E. Musick]

John,
I was informed here on the reflector. I think it was Wayne that sent the
e-mail describing the mods. It is also on the website in the K3/K3S mods
section.
Here are the mods and I think this will answer Bob's, K4TAX question as
well.
The repair report says the following:
IMD improvement KLPA to rev B3, KPA3A to Rev C9.
KPAIO3MDKT (This adds a capacitor to the KPA3A I/O board to reduce fan noise
on transmit)
KPOD Ready, FP R82 to 6.8 Ohm, R60, 66, and 75 to current values. 7T
capacitor. This provides power to the KPOD directly from the front panel
jack for the KPOD. Early versions of the K3S below approximate serial #
10700-10800 require the KPOD to be powered from the K3S 12 Volt accessory
socket on the back of the radio or powered from an external power supply or
wallwart.
John, if you or Bob, K4TAX have any other questions, let me know and I will
try and answer them.
If I have missed something or have something incorrect, I'm sure Don or
someone else will chime in.

73,
Mark, WB9CIF

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Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 6:21 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] Age of a K3S. Serial # 105XX

I have an early K3S and I am unaware of these factory mods.  What are they?
How are owners notified?

John KK9A


Mark, WB9CIF wrote:

John,
The order date of my K3S serial #10629 is January 28, 2016. So, I'm guessing
your 105xx order date would be, depending on early 5xx or late 5xx, December
2015 or January 2016.
Be aware John that the early K3Ss, lower than serial # approximately 10700
or 10800 (I don't remember the exact serial #) need some modifications to be
up to current K3S production.
The mods are the IMD mod for the K3LPA and KPA3A, the fan mod and the KPOD
mod so the KPOD can be powered from the front panel KPOD jack.
I just got my K3S back from Elecraft about two weeks ago after having these
mods installed.
I believe Elecraft will perform these mods for free except for shipping to
and from Elecraft.
If I'm incorrect on that I'm sure Don or someone on the reflector will chime
in.

73,
Mark, WB9CIF

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Re: [Elecraft] Age of a K3S. Serial # 105XX

[Don Wilhelm]

Mark,

I don't believe those mods will be done for free, but there may be a 
special pricing on them if that is all the work to be done.
If you have other repair work done on your K3S, they will be installed 
as part of that process.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 10/20/2017 11:44 AM, Mark E. Musick wrote:

John,
The order date of my K3S serial #10629 is January 28, 2016. So, I'm guessing
your 105xx order date would be, depending on early 5xx or late 5xx, December
2015 or January 2016.
Be aware John that the early K3Ss, lower than serial # approximately 10700
or 10800 (I don't remember the exact serial #) need some modifications to be
up to current K3S production.
The mods are the IMD mod for the K3LPA and KPA3A, the fan mod and the KPOD
mod so the KPOD can be powered from the front panel KPOD jack.
I just got my K3S back from Elecraft about two weeks ago after having these
mods installed.
I believe Elecraft will perform these mods for free except for shipping to
and from Elecraft.
If I'm incorrect on that I'm sure Don or someone on the reflector will chime
in.

73,
Mark, WB9CIF

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Subject: [Elecraft] Age of a K3S. Serial # 105XX

Approximate production date will be appreciated.

Tks,

John

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[Elecraft] Age of a K3S. Serial # 105XX

[j...@kk9a.com]

I have an early K3S and I am unaware of these factory mods.  What are
they? How are owners notified?

John KK9A


Mark, WB9CIF wrote:

John,
The order date of my K3S serial #10629 is January 28, 2016. So, I'm guessing
your 105xx order date would be, depending on early 5xx or late 5xx, December
2015 or January 2016.
Be aware John that the early K3Ss, lower than serial # approximately 10700
or 10800 (I don't remember the exact serial #) need some modifications to be
up to current K3S production.
The mods are the IMD mod for the K3LPA and KPA3A, the fan mod and the KPOD
mod so the KPOD can be powered from the front panel KPOD jack.
I just got my K3S back from Elecraft about two weeks ago after having these
mods installed.
I believe Elecraft will perform these mods for free except for shipping to
and from Elecraft.
If I'm incorrect on that I'm sure Don or someone on the reflector will chime
in.

73,
Mark, WB9CIF

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Re: [Elecraft] Age of a K3S. Serial # 105XX

[Mark E. Musick]

John,
The order date of my K3S serial #10629 is January 28, 2016. So, I'm guessing
your 105xx order date would be, depending on early 5xx or late 5xx, December
2015 or January 2016.
Be aware John that the early K3Ss, lower than serial # approximately 10700
or 10800 (I don't remember the exact serial #) need some modifications to be
up to current K3S production.
The mods are the IMD mod for the K3LPA and KPA3A, the fan mod and the KPOD
mod so the KPOD can be powered from the front panel KPOD jack.
I just got my K3S back from Elecraft about two weeks ago after having these
mods installed.
I believe Elecraft will perform these mods for free except for shipping to
and from Elecraft.
If I'm incorrect on that I'm sure Don or someone on the reflector will chime
in.

73,
Mark, WB9CIF

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Approximate production date will be appreciated.

Tks,

John 

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Re: [Elecraft] Age of a K3S. Serial # 105XX

[Fernando Sindeaux via Elecraft]

That’s exactly what I did with my K3 (late s/n)! 
Now it’s almost a new K3S!
73’s
Fernando, PY1BL

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> On Oct 20, 2017, at 1:13 AM, Byron Servies  wrote:
> 
> They are all <2 years old, being (iirc) announced in 2015 and shipping
> in 2016. Maybe < 1.5 years.
> 
> I was really happy they released the K3S. It allowed me to pick up a
> used K3, upgrade it, and save some money.
> 
> 73, Byron N6NUL
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Re: [Elecraft] Age of a K3S. Serial # 105XX

[Byron Servies]

They are all <2 years old, being (iirc) announced in 2015 and shipping
in 2016. Maybe < 1.5 years.

I was really happy they released the K3S. It allowed me to pick up a
used K3, upgrade it, and save some money.

73, Byron N6NUL

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[Elecraft] Age of a K3S. Serial # 105XX

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Approximate production date will be appreciated.

Tks,

John 

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