[Elecraft] k-3 kit info

[Phil Hystad]

And, yet another comment...

Not only do the parts on the K3 go together very well, it is enjoyable
to see the precision of the engineering that went into the design plus
the carefully orchestrated guide.  If anything is awkward or requires
a certain finesse to work, the guide actually tells you of this.  It also
warns you to be careful in some spots about dropping screws or things
of that ilk or putting to much strain on a part.

73, phil, K7PEH


On Dec 16, 2010, at 6:40 PM, Robert Harmon wrote:

> I agree 100% with Don.
> I might add that everything fits together perfectly.  Elecraft has 
> done a super job on the precision they have maintained in manufacturing
> the case assemblies.  Everything goes together extremely well !
> 
> Bob
> K6UJ
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Dec 16, 2010, at 6:31 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> 
>> Tony,
>> 
>> I would rate it as a "wading pool kit" compared to most other ham radio 
>> kits.  No soldering except for the power cable APP connector (buy the 
>> factory assembled cable if that gives you trouble).
>> 
>> It does mean that you must be able to insert screws and plug boards into 
>> sockets properly which does require a certain amount of manual 
>> dexterity.  The "properly" requires that you be able to follow the 
>> written instructions - in the order written from start to finish.  The 
>> manual is quite clear for most people.  If you think you do not 
>> understand a step, please ask here, you will usually get a response in a 
>> short time (sometimes only minutes) in an attempt to provide assistance.
>> 
>> Equip yourself with an anti-static mat with wrist strap, and a good, new 
>> #1 Phillips screwdriver (el-cheapo screwdrivers are junk IMHO even when 
>> new) so that you do not static-zap the circuit boards and can drive the 
>> screws without damaging the screwheads.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>> 
>> 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
>>> 
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