[Elecraft] K3 #850 is alive

[Jay Bromley]

Hi Jim,
Yes, Wayne says they are going to support L18 with some RTV or something 
similar like the ones on the PA.

In a weird way I think this was meant to be, I haven't built one of Wayne's 
rigs yet without winding a toriod, hihi.

73 de jay/w5jay..




> 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
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>> 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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