[Elecraft] new K3 owner

[Fred Smith]

As Don stated prepare yourself for a new level of transceiver performance,
it does take some getting used to 8>)


73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100
P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2
Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G
300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m



-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 3:52 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner

Carl,

Think anti-static.  Use a wrist strap as a minimum, but an anti-static mat
in addition is highly desirable.
The idea is to keep everything within reach at your work area at the same
potential.
Do *NOT* use a fully conductive work area (like a cookie sheet) - that can
be a hazard to your well-being in case there is a short of some kind
- sparks and molten metal spewing into the air and onto your body is
possible.  The anti-static mat and the wrist strap can connect to the ground
screw on the plate of an AC receptacle - but make certain the receptacle is
properly grounded, you can check with an inexpensive tester that can be
found at your DIY or hardware store in the electrical department.  Driving a
ground stake is totally unnecessary, and can in itself be a hazard if it is
not connected to the utility entrance ground stake with a #6 or larger
copper wire.  As I indicated, the idea is to keep everything at the same
potential (even through a high resistance).  
The wrist strap will have an internal 1 megohm resistor to assure your
safety.

2nd, buy yourself a *new* good quality #1 Phillips screwdriver - do not
skimp on quality for that item, stripped or partially stripped screwheads
can reward you if you ignore this small item.  Some will tell you to use a
magnetic screwdriver, but I don't like anything magnetic at my workbench -
they pick up bits of metallic things and drop them in places where Murphy
says they will cause the most damage.

Other than that, follow the instructions in the order written - and do an
inventory up front.  If you do not understand any step, stop and ask, there
will be several on this reflector that will try to clarify for you.

Have fun with the build, in the end you will have a great transceiver.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/17/2014 4:11 PM, Carl Yaffey wrote:
> Hi. I've just ordered a K3 kit. Any suggestions for putting it together
properly? Yes, I know to be very careful - hi hi.
>

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