[Elecraft] RE: Dumb mistakes I have made

[Dave Sjolin]

"Alan J. Price" wrote:

> think I take the award for stupid approaches to kits.  Not on an Elecraft,
> but years ago I received my DX-100.  Upon opening the box I pulled the wire
> harness out and removed all of the string!  What a dumb way to ship wires I
> thought.  I had to purchase a new harness from Heath.  Guess I just
> disclosed my age.  Oh well.

I think we've all done our share of stupid things while buiding. I
remember my first kit was an Allied Radio "Super Spanner" (I think)
super regen short wave receiver. When I was finished, I was so proud I
proceeded to take it downstairs to show it off to my parents. Well no
one told me they left some things on the steps and I couldnt see them
because of the radio, so I ended up triping and tossing the radio
fifteen or so feet so I could save myself. Luckily nothing broke. Just
dented the cabinet a little.

73 de Dave, N0IT