[Elecraft] The Manufacturing Process

[Bob Nielsen]

Maybe the Discovery Channel folks need to schedule a trip to Aptos.   
Or John Ratzenberger's crew from the Travel Channel.

Bob, N7XY

On Feb 28, 2008, at 8:50 AM, Lee Buller wrote:

>
> I am fascinated by the manufacturing process.  One of my favorite  
> shows is, "How It's Made"
>
> I finished up the K3/100 last night and was reflecting on the build  
> today.  It was a good 10 hours to build one K3/100.  It would be  
> interesting to know how they build them in Aptos.  How long does it  
> take to build one, how it is done, how it is calibrated before  
> going out the door.  I would say it is quite labor intensive.
>
> I know that assembling them over and over again, one could get  
> quite good at it and "do it in their sleep" sort of thing.
>
>> From just a few pictures of people working at electronic benches,  
>> has anyone been to Elecraft and seen the "operation" of  
>> assembly...and if so...could you send a few words describing it?
>
> Just curious.  Besides, I need a new thread to read.
>
> Lee - K0WA
>
>
>
> In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply.   
> If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use  
> it.  If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody  
> who has some Common Sense.  Is Common Sense divine?
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Bob Nielsen
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