[Elecraft] order of assembly

[R Stanley Sutton]

Dwayne,

I built a K3 with all the bells and whistles, including the 144
transverter.  My experience was on a Buick, not a TBird, but the lesson was
the same.  First, I built the K3 with almost none of the options.   Tested
it and got it on the air.  Then I added the audio board and tuner.  Tested
on the air.  Then the amp.  Then the subreceiver.  Then the 144
transverter.  It took several months, but each time I learned something new
about the K3.  The disassembly is simple and straightforward.  I wouldn't
worry about the order except for the filters.  Those require the most
disassembly, so put all of them in at once.  I decided to add the AM filter
after everything was done.  It took about 2 hours.  Good luck with the K3.
And don't forget to drain the coolant and antifreeze before you remove the
hoses.

73
Stan