[Elecraft] K1 construction time?

[Craig Rairdin]

I spent between 2 and 3 times as much time on my K2 as my K1. I think I
figured my K1 at 30 hours, but that was including everything from opening
the box to screwing on the last screw. And it was my first Elecraft kit. I
spent at least 60 on my K2 but I didn't keep as close track on the K2 as the
K1.

Craig
NZ0R
K1 #1966
K2/100 #4941
KX1 #1499
KX1 #1541 <-- still in the box :-)

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Cathy James
Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2006 10:23 AM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K1 construction time?



I'd like to thank everyone who assisted in getting the K2 filters tuned 
up correctly.  The rig is working very well and has made many CW 
contacts as well as a couple of PSK contacts.

I'm thinking about building a K1 this winter with the intention of using 
it primarily for camping.  Right now I'm using a DSW-II-40 and Emtech 
ZM-2 tuner when camping, but that limits me to one band.  I really don't 
want to make a habit of taking the K2 into the field.  And of course any 
excuse to melt solder is good. :-)

What should I expect the build time of the K1 to be, given that I 
already have the experience of building a K2?

(The *real* challenge this winter will be building Steve's ATS-3A SMT 
kit.  My first significant SMT project...)


73,
Cathy
N5WVR

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