[Elecraft] K3 order of option installation

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Most of the options are noted in the K3 kit assembly manual, instructing you
when to install them (or certain components) during the initial build to
avoid disassembling the K3 again later. If you also bought the K3EXREF
option that allows you to slave the K3's reference oscillator to an external
source, check the installation instructions that came with it to install it
when you install the KREF3 Oscillator board (page 51 of the Rev L7 K3 kit
assembly manual).

If you bought the sub-receiver option you will have installed the DSP and
Synthesizer boards for it during the initial build. As Matt mentioned, the
main KRX3 sub-receiver enclosure is assembled and plugs in after you have
finished the basic K3 assembly. It's the last check-box step in the K3
assembly procedure after you have done the initial power-on checks,
calibrations, and filter setups for the basic K3. 

The absolute last, if you include it, is the K144XV 2 meter option module.
However, if you purchased that option with your K3, read through its
instructions before installing the KPA3 100 watt power amplifier option. It
will save you removing the KPA3 fan panel on the rear of the K3 to install
the 2-meter antenna connector and cable. 

Have fun! 

73, Ron AC7AC 



-----Original Message-----

>Greetings all, Anticipating the arrival of a new bare K3 in a few days 
>N0AZZ suggested I look for the order of installation of the various 
>options. My intention is to pretty well load up the radio but have no 
>idea in what order. I understand someone has put a list of option 
>installation by the order they should be done. I have been looking 
>around in archives and on the Elecraft page but no luck. Can anyone 
>help with this?
>
>Also, I think there was a discussion about using the
>K3 with an Icom PW1 but not really sure. Anyone remember this? Thanks 
>es 73, Mike
>
>
>
>                    Mike Sanders