[Elecraft] Adding options later for the K3

[Charles R Tropp]

On 3/24/2010 4:36 AM, John Lemay wrote:
> Mike
>
> It's refreshing to hear from someone who is not considering buying the 100w
> kit with almost every single option on day one !
>
> Building the basic kit will give you a first class rig at a very competitive
> price and will give you the confidence to go back inside and add options
> when you need them. It might be wise to save up and buy and install more
> than one option at a time, just to save repeatedly opening up the covers,
> but that is all.
>
> The basic kit you refer to comes with DSP IF filtering, and a 2.7K roofing
> filter, so you needn't order any other filters, unless you're interested in
> AM/FM, or you're a confirmed CW addict. Filters are one of the easiest
> options to fit.
>
> There's just a small snag with new options (such as the 2m module) - when
> they're first released, there can be a backlog, and experience shows us that
> release dates tend to move forward too !
>
> Regards
>
> John G4ZTR
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Michael Germino
> Sent: 24 March 2010 02:23
> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Adding options later for the K3
>
> I am looking to get a K3 kit.  Just the basic 10watt kit, the ATU and maybe
> a Filter.
>
> I would assume that the hardest part, would be the original build.  Is it?
> As time and cash becomes available, I will add to it.  Is it all easy to add
> later, or is there some option, because of complexity, that I should install
> at the beginning?
>
> It will be replacing a Kenwood TS-570, so don't need to start with a lot of
> options to see a big difference.  I'm planing on using a Heil Goldline
> microphone, that I was using with the TS-570.
>
> I just joined the list here, yesterday.
>
> Mike
> AD6AA
>
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Welcome to the list Mike! I too bought the stripped down K3 in Jan '09 
with just the one CW filter. In July I added the ATU and in October  the 
100W option with an additional CW filter. Now I am making updated 
modifications. All installations went according to plan and were easily 
accomplished. Maybe later this year I will add the 2nd receiver. Make 
sure you wear an anti-static strap and have some small screwdrivers and 
needle nose pliers available. Take your time building the initial kit, 
follow the instructions and enjoy the immense sense of accomplishment 
when you throw the switch and see the K3 come alive!

73, Charles N2SO  K3 Serial # 2502