[Elecraft] Adding the amplifier to the K3

[Don Wilhelm]

Benson,

It all depends on your personal point of reference.

If you are ordering the kit, the QRP version will not take quite as long 
to build as the 100 watt version.  Then when you get the KPA3 later, you 
will have to invest an extra 2 to 3 hours.  There are very few pieces of 
the QRP K3 that must be removed to install the KPA100.  Take a look at 
the KPA3 instructions to get an idea of how much removal work must be 
done - that is the only additional aggravation over installing the KPA3 
initially.  I would estimate that all the removal steps can be 
accomplished in 15 to 30 minutes depending on your skills with a 
screwdriver.

Yes, I initially ordered the 10 watt K3 and later upgraded it to the 
K3/100 - no trouble at all, just a bit of time.

73,
Don W3FPR

Benson wrote:
> During these trying economic times I'm not sure if I can swing the 
> 100W K3 right now, so I may just order the QRP version. How difficult 
> is adding the amplifier at a later date?  Would it pay in time and 
> aggravation just to wait and order the 100W kit?
> Benson
> K4GST
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