[Elecraft] K3 Assembly Question

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Refer to page 67 of the Rev G or H manual for more information about where
the wattmeter or sig generator are used. 

They are entirely optional, as the text explains, but some builders want to
perform the calibration procedures requiring them anyway. There are a
variety of ways to measure 1 MW other than an actual power meter. A good
oscilloscope is one option. 

As an aside, the K3 with the KXV3 module providing milliwatt level output
makes a nice signal generator for bench testing :-)

Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----

I'm considering ordering a K3 kit soon.  I wonder how 'optional' these 
items listed in the assembly manual really are:

Optional Equipment:
1.  RF Power Meter with accurate readout from 1 mW to 5 watts, minimum.
2.  Signal generator with calibrated 50 uV output at 20 or 40 meters. 

I have a Bird 43 wattmeter, but don't know of any element in the HF 
range that would read 1 mW.

--Dave, W8OV