[Elecraft] K3 #272 QRV in style

[G4ILO]

wb8yqj wrote:
> 
> I'd suggest that "by the book" is the only way to go
> with this transceiver, -everything- has been thought
> of, but you really need to follow the plan to the
> letter.
> 
> For example, the front panel has 4 main standoffs, all
> 5/16ths long but 2 are drilled at 2-56 and 2 are 4-40.
> 
> 
> I can't see the difference between those sizes myself
> but you need to take the time to know that there are 4
> in the process, compare them against each other, then
> mount them where they go - specifically.
> 
> All round head screws go on the bottom, flat head on
> the top - all teeny tiny and look remarkably the same
> to me.

One of the best pieces of advice gleaned from this reflector prior to
assembly was to inventory all the parts, right down to screw level, and
store all the different screws, nuts, washers etc, in egg cartons labelled
with their specific descriptions. It's much easier to see what's what when
you are comparing them with each other, and if you have the wrong amount
then that's a clue that one may have been put in the wrong compartment. And
having sorted them out it's much quicker to find the correct part by just
fishing in the labelled compartment.


I'd suggest to most anyone that does not have real
> good finger tip skills, fairly sharp eyesight and a
> good selection of miniature tools - to just to buy the
> factory assembled unit. The radio itself is THAT good.
> 
It's worth the wait, and worth a lot more than the price, that's for sure.

But I'd still say go for the kit if possible. To me, having some personal
involvement in the creation of the radio is one of the most important
differences between using ham radio and picking up a mobile phone or using
the internet to communicate. And it's one of the reasons why I don't get
bored with my Elecraft radios and think about trading them for the next new
thing in a few months like so many of those who buy ready made gear.

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