[Elecraft] K3 build sequence

[Bill Conkling]

I asked this same question before I purchased my K3/10 (now well tricked out
BTW) and from my experience, and the comments I rec'd, it just doesn't
matter.  If you think you want the DVR, you might consider that with the
initial build, as it requires removal of the front panel.  But on the advice
of others, I added it later, and the front panel was a snap to remove and
replace.  I put mine together since August, at about a module every other
week on average.  I can remove the top in about 3 minutes, blind folded.

I had a lot of fun doing it this way and I got to enjoy each addition a
little more since I only had one thing new to learn.  And, I got to know the
radio little by little instead of being overwhelmed by getting fully
assembled at one time.

You're gonna like the way it works.....

...bill    nr4c

-----Original Message-----
From: Dwayne Rohmer [mailto:djcarohmer at ntin.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 7:30 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 build sequence

Later this year, I plan to order a K3/10 Kit, KAT3 internal Antenna Tuner,
and optional filters for CW, then add the 100 Watt Upgrade, General Coverage
RX Bandpass Module, and other options as money allows. If possible, I'd like
to avoid major disassembly for installation of future options by installing
them in the initial build. Lesson learned with an old Thunderbird that
needed a heater core replaced; half the insides had to come out just to get
to the thing; don't want to do that again.

 

Which options, if any, require major disassembly of the K3? Eventually I'll
need SSB and 2 meter capability.

 

Any recommendations for a first time builder would be appreciated.

 

73, Dwayne, KE5EFY 

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