[Elecraft] K3...Kit or Assembled?

[Ken K3IU]

Elecrafters:

This weekend at the Field Day site, the subject of the K3 came up and 
there were several hams who had not heard of the K3 (hard to believe, 
but true :-)). With respect to the "build or buy" options there were 
some who seemed delighted that they could get one factory-assembled 
and then there were others that who became enthusiastic when they 
learned that the "kit" was a "no solder" kit which only required 
mechanical assembly, alignment and testing. There was also one who 
was sad not to have the opportunity to "melt solder."

So from this very restrictive sample, it seems that Elecraft has 
ceretainly expanded their market base with the K3.

BTW, I'm purchasing the "kit." My friend John, K1JD, is working on an 
incense with the smell of solder smoke that we can burn while 
assembling the K2. ;-)

73,
Ken Wagner K3IU
Portsmouth, RI