[Elecraft] K3 #850 is alive

[Jim Cox]

The broken wire on the toroid seems to be a common problem.  Are steps being 
taken to add some support for this component during shipping?
Jim K4JAF

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jay Bromley" <jayw5jay at gmail.com>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 1:49 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 #850 is alive


> Well K3 #850 is alive and well.  Only two problems, KBPF3 filter PCB had 
> L18 snapped off and one lead was cut.  So I unsoldered the remaining lead, 
> rewound it, resoldered it to the board, and installed the board at the 
> same time as the KPA3.  The other problem was a small scratch on the 
> bottom back cover, which I am sure they will replace.  I am not worried 
> about that at all.
>
> All the stuff I was worried about like Anderson Power Pole plugs, rattling 
> headphone washers, turned out to be no big deal.  Yes I had to redo some 
> steps if I wasn't looking ahead.  As I was assembling the front panel I 
> notice their was some room that would cause the headphone washer to 
> rattle, however if you gently push in on the front panel while tightening 
> up the headphone nut with my fingers it took up all the slack.  This 
> pressure keeps the headphone nut from backing out.
>
> It took me a day to build the rig, a day to finish up the loose ends and 
> do the cals, install the PA, redo the BPF toriod.  I took my time and 
> enjoyed the experience over the weekend while attending to call outs from 
> work.
>
> I sent one email to Elecraft tech support today about the KBPF3's toriod, 
> not really expecting a reply until Monday.  WoW right in the middle of all 
> this software upgrade stuff, I got an email from Wayne.  Thanks Wayne for 
> taking the time to answer my questions on how to get L18 going again.
>
> First contact as a QRP rig was KA8CPO on 40m CW, second contact was with 
> G3LNP on 40m SSB running 100 watts into my inverted Delta loop.
> The K3 is a very good experience so far!
>
> Order it on 11/27/07
> Estimated delivery mid February
> Got Katigram on 04/25/08
> Received it on 05/0208
>
> I almost want to sell it and order up another one.  Building and messing 
> with this little rig a ton of fun!  Maybe later, time to get on the air 
> with this one!  :-)
>
> 73 de jay/w5jay..
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