[Elecraft] K3 - Should I buy simple now or save for loaded rig?

[Don Wilhelm]

Don,

That is good information for prospective kit builders.  Yes, the 
Elecraft instructions are very good - follow the instructions given in 
the manual and you will have success.

73,
Don W3FPR


On 9/26/2012 8:54 PM, Don KA1KU wrote:
> I just went through a very similar scenario.  A few months ago I bought a
> base K3 with one extra filter, the KAT2 and KXV3A.  I purchased the kit
> version.  A couple of weeks ago  I decided to add two 200 matching filters,
> the gen coverage rcv, the sub rcv and the 100 watt kit.
> This is a fairily major upgrade since the sub requires removal and some
> disassembly of the front pannel to install the sub's DSP.
> I first studied the original assembly manual to see the order of adding
> these at the time of original build.  I then proceeded with the manuals for
> each of the three new modules, sub DSP front panel firsr, then gen cov, then
> 100watt, and finally the actual sub rcv.
> Although it seemed a little overwhelming at first, when looking at all the
> parts and instructions, the process was very straightforward, almost too
> easy.  The instructions are excellent as expected.  The best part was that
> everything worked.
>