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

I am at this point, after almost 3 years, uncertain of just where I stand.  I know I'm on the list for a KIO3B UPDKT, but don't know if I have any money still there or not; I think I took advantage of a refund when it was offered.  Can I assume that when you're ready to ship you'll contact

[Elecraft] AF knob turn all around

Hello in one of my K3 radios, AF, SUB, RF/SQL and SUB knobs turn all aroun, no limits on right and left side Couldn`t figure out if I need a phillips or ALE instrument to fix it and if this will fix it properly thanks -- 73, Jorge CX6VM/CW5W

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

If additional assembly capabilities are now available, and if parts issues for most products are less of a problem, and if component obsolescence isn't the issue, why is it necessary for all of those K3/K3S products to remain on last time buy status?  Elecraft makes money on them, correct?

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

I apologize for the delay getting this info out to everyone. (See my final comments below after the status section for more info on what has caused much of the delay.) First - The current K3 & K3S option status. The following boards are now in process, and should ship close to these dates ranges

[Elecraft] KPA500 Low 40m Output

Greetings, Working on a KPA 500, #2441. All bands except 40m work properly; 40m output is about 125w. Testing into a dummy load: Drive level: ~20w for all bands. Voltage and current levels all seem normal; lower PA current and slightly less voltage drop on 40m. SWR back to exciter (K3s)