[Elecraft] [XV222] Ease of assembly?

[kp4md]

Having had Heathkit building experience, I would agree with the Oct 2004 QST
review's estimated 15-20 hours for assembly.  I am up to page 30 of the
assembly manual after 7 hours, and can only imagine doing it much faster if
my eyesight was sharp enough not to need a magnifying lens. 

I've posted an unboxing video at 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdJzRTR7DDU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdJzRTR7DDU 
and still photos at 
https://picasaweb.google.com/114032640816757126398/ElecraftXV144TransverterKit
https://picasaweb.google.com/114032640816757126398/ElecraftXV144TransverterKit 


Don Wilhelm-4 wrote
> 
> Jim.
> 
> Thru-hole only.  If you are reasonaly efficient, it will take you from 4 
> to 6 hours to finish the assembly.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 4/16/2012 10:38 PM, Jim Lowman wrote:
>> I suppose this question pertains to any of the XV-series transverters.
>>
>> How long should the assembly/alignment/testing take?
>> I've been assembling kits since the Heathkit days.
>>....
> 


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