[Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and Hard Part of Building a K3

[Jim Brown]

On 5/28/2013 11:19 AM, Stephen Roberts wrote:
> I'm with you, the building without solder smoke didn't appeal too much to me so I ordered my KX3 factory built

Yes, but saving the difference in cost always appeals to me. :) 
Everything I've bought from Elecraft has been a kit for that reason 
alone.  Also, as I understand it, all the boards ARE burned in at Elecraft.

Someone asked about "the hard part" of building a K3. I've built two. 
The only tricky parts are 1) fitting the front panel to the rest of the 
radio -- it's a little tricky, but no problem if you proceed carefully 
and follow the instructions.  2) shoe-horning the assembled Sub-RX into 
the case -- it's a very tight fit. Nothing else about building a K3 
could be described as even slightly challenging.

73, Jim K9YC