[Elecraft] Newbie Questions for K3...

[Don Wilhelm]

Phil,

I can try to answer your questions.
1) All options are easily installed.  The hardest option to install is 
an additional filter for the main receiver when the Sub RX is also 
installed because the SubRX must be lifted to gain access to the main 
receiver filter slots.  Since you did not mention the SubRX with your 
initial purchase, that would not be a concern.
2) There are no custom ICs used in the design that I am aware of.
3) The kit requires no soldering (other than the APP connector on the 
power cable), so it is more akin to assembling a computer from a case 
and motherboard and plug-in cards.  There is the construction of the 
case involved, but that is mechanical assembly, just follow the 
instructions and use a good #1 phillips screwdriver.  It is not 
difficult unless your manual dexterity is poor.

73,
Don W3FPR

Phil Hystad wrote:
> I am not a K3 owner but I plan to be sometime soon.  I am still in my research stage where I want to learn as much as I can about the K3 before I buy.  I do have a couple of questions...
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> 1.  Are there options that I would be foolish not to get right up front?  My plan is to at least get the 100 watt option and I am seriously considering the ATU.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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