[Elecraft] K3 Doing all additions at once

[Ed Gray W0SD]

Having done the KRX3 just recently and looking at the DVR3 manual it 
looks to me like you will want to do them at the same time.  More 
specifically when you remove the front panel to install the KRX3 you 
will also want to do the DVR3 before you re-mount the Front Panel.

I have later serial numbers so I don't know about the 3 mod's but given 
the KRX3 covers the main board up I would sure think you need to do them 
before or as part of the KRX3 install. You have to take the front panel 
and sides off and the front part of the bottom off to install the KRX3.

There is no question that people down the road who buy everything will 
have a lot less steps because now doing the various additions as they 
arrive involve some tearing apart what you already have done.  However 
this is a small price to pay as we have had the enjoyment of using the 
best radio available for a lot more months and a big head start learning 
how to operate it.  There is a lot to learn as the radio can do so much. 
  Becoming more familiar with the radio in the long run is a good thing. 
  Given the type of construction and if Elecraft stays in business and 
with firmware and other updates being possible this radio should be able 
to be top of the line for many years to come.

Ed W0SD

Terry Schieler wrote:
> Don, W3FPR, wrote " My vote is to do them all at once, but YMMV depending on
> your  
> confidence level."
> 
> That has been my theory too.  But it begs one further question.....
> 
> I have the KRX3 second receiver, the ALC mod, Ant Shunt Switch Mod, CW Rise
> Time Mod, the Hardware AGC Mod all sitting here waiting to be installed and
> my DVR3 is on its way to me.  Can you or anyone who has completed these
> additions recommend a specific order in which to perform their installation
> that might minimize any unforeseen headaches?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 73, 
> 
> Terry, W0FM
> K3/100 #474
> 
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