[Elecraft] K3 Build Comments

[Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604]

Since the radio is as modular as it is, and most of us actually did the
assembly, swapping boards by mail to upgrade should certainly be a
possibility. 

I can do some SMT work, so I'll certainly consider that, although I'm
also a short, interesting, trip from Aptos.

73, doug


   Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:39:10 -0800
   From: Vic K2VCO <vic at rakefet.com>

   G4ILO wrote:

   >  However, many K3 owners will not have the skills to
   > perform these mods. I don't think that's FUD, just fact.

   With regard to the mods that I know about, they are easy. Someone who 
   does not own a soldering iron or is uncomfortable can pay someone to do 
   it for him.

   Just like he would with Yaecomwood.

   Except that the layout of the K2 is open, it's easy to disassemble, 
   component density is low, and -- ultimately -- you will have complete 
   documentation.

   I don't see why imaginable issue has to be cast as some kind of failure 
   by Elecraft, when in fact they do a better job of meeting user needs in 
   situations like this than anyone else.
   -- 
   73,
   Vic, K2VCO
   Fresno CA
   http://www.qsl.net/k2vco
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