[Elecraft] K3 Newbie

[AJSOENKE at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/30/2008 6:09:10 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
wn3r at verizon.net writes:
I've been a subscriber to this list since the day I  ordered the K3 back in
March 2008.  The factory assembled and tested  radio is due to arrive next
week.  

I'd like to hear about any  issues previously listed here I need to read
before next week. Please respond  to me OFF-LIST as I am sure this request is
not interesting to the old  timers. No sense in disrupting the flow of
current info with my silly  (perhaps, even lazy) request.

I need all the time-saving help I can get  since rewiring the station to
integrate the K3 in the first operating  position will take some time.
Contest season is upon us.

I'm using  N1MM software for contests with Logic 8/TRX Manager for daily
contacts and  moving the FT-1000MP to the second position.

Thanks,

73,  Dick

wn3r at arrl.net

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The best time saving advice I can give is to not try to do it all in one  
night. Fatige, cutting corners, skipping steps ( on purpose or by accident ) are  
usually contributors to a rework - redo operation.  When you un-pack the  
radio and check the packing  1) unwrap / remove from plastic bags very  carefully 
and gently, snagging a small SMD can result in timely delays to  replace 
parts. 2) Unpack on a cleared large work area. It can be very  frustrating to have 
a missing part only to find it a month later kicked under  the coffee table 
as it fell from a larger bag. 3) Inspect ALL packing materials  and bags for 
possible separated parts before you place packing in separate  containers - ALSO 
it helps to put all discarded packing and bags boxes in  shipping container 
and do not discard until the rig is completed and operating  properly.  4) Stop 
to reread what you have done before proceeding to  next step, compare to 
pictures diagrams and don't be afraid to ask online if you  are unsure of next 
step or meaning.  You should be able to have it on the  air in two 4 - 5 hour 
sessions.
 
Having had to wait 4 months, you probably had time to pre-read the  
assembly,manual, if not, at least do a close scan of the assembly manual. Be  familiar 
with the Operators Manual and the tables used for setup and  configuration, 
you will spend most of your time learning that after the assembly  is complete.
 
One last thing - take a few pictures so you can savor the moment later  on  - 
enjoy
 
73, AL WA6VNN   (#31 FWIW)



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