[Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...

[Lyle Johnson]

> 2.  Are there any custom ICs or other esoteric parts on the K3 that might limit its ultimate future repair life?  I have already had an old Icom 756 be judged passed repair do to the in-availability of a few needed ICs.

There are no custom ICs.  There is a custom LCD display, and of course 
the cabinetry and knobs.

> 3.  Is the kit difficult to put together?  I have done a few easier kits, such as the Norcal40A and a few other small things of easier effort.

This is a "no soldering" kit.  You do have to assemble the power cable, 
and if you lack a Powerpole crimper then you have to either solder it or 
order an assembled power cable.

73,

Lyle KK7P