[Elecraft] kit building or buy ready for use

[Rick Tavan N6XI]

My first K3 was a field test unit. They were all factory assembled so
Elecraft could learn what they needed to write the assembly manual. My
second K3 was a kit and I enjoyed building it very much. The manual is very
clear. With almost all options it took about 10-12 hours to build and check
out. You need minimal skills to build it and the warranty is the same as a
factory-assembled unit. But you learn a lot about the rig and you won't be
afraid to partially disassemble it in the future if you need to replace a
module. For this extra education and experience they actually charge a lower
price! For me it was an easy choice.

I recommend the factory-assembled option only for hams can not read simple
English or who have physical coordination problems, fear of electronics or
extremely busy lives.

Either way, though, you will enjoy operating your K3!

73,

/Rick

On 12/20/09, "Volker Wächter" <dd1vw at gmx.de> wrote:
>
> Hello @ all,
>
> I do not know what most of you did.
> As many others, I am also interested in a K3 Trx.
>
> what do you recommend ?
>
> do-it yourself an purchase a kit, or buy it ready for use ?
>
> as far as I know, elecreft points out that a complete ESD equipment is
> strictly recommended.
>
> what did you do ?
>
> 73 de Volker, DD1VW
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Rick Tavan N6XI
Truckee, CA