[Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

[Matt Zilmer]

I built K2 #2810 as a K2/10 in August 2002, and populated it over
time.  It is the most fun I've *ever* had building any kit, and I've
built quite a few...  before that, Heathkits mainly.  The K2 traveled
with me for quite a few years as a "hotel radio" and kept me off the
streets when on business travel.  Good times.  I'm still using that
K2, but it's time to go back and clean it up a bit, and bring firmware
and other things up to date.

K3 #24 is nearly full-up now, and about to be topped off with the
K144XV.  The K3 is fun from a somewhat different perspective: It
performs better than any kit that could be built by hand from
components.  SMT counts for a lot of the quality and repeatability
here.  Good design and DFM/DFT practices contribute as well.

I have a great time with the K3 on digital modes and CW.  PSK31, JT65,
WSPR - all work very well with non-big-gun antennas and low power.
I've even played in some of the CW and RTTY contests a fair amount.

Maybe there should be a pin or medal with Built All Elecraft on it?
:) 
 Jeez, that would mean I need to buy and built the K1, KX1 and all
those mini modules...  Sounds good.

73,
matt W6NIA


On Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:25:46 -0700, you wrote:

>After seeing a recent post about building a K2, I'm wondering how many K3 
>owners have actually built a K2?  It would seem that some kind of right of 
>passage should be given to those people that have built a K2 or even a K1, 
>before purchasing a K3.  Maybe a sticker that they can put on their K3 or a 
>special certificate to hang on the wall?  Of course, I'm excluding those that 
>can't build because, of physical dissability.  I'm just thinking of all the 
>fun that they missed building a K2 and perhaps they would appreciate the K3 
>even more.  Just trying to stir the pot. ;-)
>
>Gary, N7HTS
>
>
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