[Elecraft] k-3 kit info

[John Ragle]

Tony...

     The K3 has almost no "hole stuffing and soldering" assembly...most 
of the components are pre-mounted surface-mount type. I would categorize 
the assembly as more "erector set" -- mounting boards, running TMP 
cables, etc.

     Having built a fully fleshed-out K2 some time back, I believe in 
comparison that the K3 is NOT a deep-end-of-the-pool type kit... You can 
count on component boards fitting perfectly, etc., and the packing 
density is not crowded. There is a surprising amount of space inside the 
box.

     Perhaps watching http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfUMZcwtIyw would 
be of some reassurance, especially if you like Joplin.

John Ragle -- W1ZI

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On 12/16/2010 9:11 PM, tony rowland wrote:
> am new to ham and to kit building. is the k-3 kit a deep end of the pool kit or can us wading pool types get our feet wet with it?
> s/ tony rowland