[Elecraft] Any Advice for Building an Elecraft K3 100 Watt Kit ?

[Paul Maruna]

To ALL,

I originally ordered my Elecraft K3 Kit back on Jan 19, 2008 and at that time I was a Ham with a Technician license.

I ordered the following components:

K3/100 Kit;  KAT3 ATU Kit;  KFL3A-6K 8 Pole Filter;  KFL3B-FM 7 Pole Filter for FM;  and a MH2-R Hand Held Mic.

I have since attained my General license and wonder if I need any other components, now or later ?

I received my K3 Kit on June 18,2008 because of the Elecraft backlog. 

I had some big medical problems back then and did not work on the Kit.

I solved my medical problems and I am now about to start working on the kit, and of course a lot of good things have happened in the Elecraft family since I received my kit. 

My question: Is there any thing I should be doing different from the Assembly Manual I received back in 2008 ( Rev D, December 26, 2007)

I did download the latest Assembly Manual Rev L1, June 18,2010 because someone suggested that Color Pictures would help in the construction.

I don't know if I have access to all of the Errata sheets for the Assembly Manual and/or what is on Elecraft's Web site is current and complete

I recently purchased a LPPan for a Panadapter view and ordered from Elecraft a KXV3A IF Out to support that equipment.

I am asking for whatever pre guidance, suggestions and Ideas you fellow's can provide as I start to build this kit.  Any help and Ideas from Elecraft Individuals would also be great. 

Thanks in advance for your help,

Paul Maruna (73)
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