[Elecraft] Getting to know K3-859

[John H Gibson]

Hi Dick,

You are absolutely right about quality, fit, and finish. I am building K3 SN 820, 
and I agree that Ron's assembly instructions are thorough, clear, and complete. 

I had not thought about your assertion that building the radio would instill pride 
of ownership, but I must admit that I feel that way about my K3 as I watch it 
take form.

73,
John, no8v

---- Original message ----
>Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 04:58:02 -0400
>From: Dick Roth KA1OZ <raroth7 at comcast.net>  
>Subject: [Elecraft] Getting to know K3-859  
>To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>
>It's 0444 EDT and I think it's time to go to bed.  I'm just short of the 
>first power on test and I'm going to get some rest before taking that 
>step.  Tomorrow is another day.
>
>I didn't realize that items of this quality were available to 
>"consumers".  Fit and finish are remarkable.  There's quality in 
>everything from button pushing feedback to structuring the assembly 
>process.  I used to build some Heath and have written a few instruction 
>manuals along the way and this instruction set is really excellent.
>
>I have only hit one snag so far:  I received only 3 out of 4 #4 fiber 
>washers and I was short 3 screws.  All but the washer were in the Spares 
>Kit.  I'll be letting support know if or when I hit a road block.  So 
>far...I'm having a whole lot of fun developing pride of ownership.
>
>Good Night &
>-- 
>73,
>Dick ka1oz
>Middleborough, MA
>
>K3/100(Kit) SN 000859
>Titan-DX (to come)
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