[Elecraft] K3 Kit Wisdom

[Matt Zilmer]

Hi John,

I believe you've made one of the better choices of your ham career.
I'm certain you won't look back.

Free advice:
1.  Inventory all the parts in the kit, especially the screws,
washers, nuts.  Be prepared to measure screw lengths with a shop rule.
2. If something seems like it doesn't fit correctly, then you've done
something wrong.  The K3 fits together perfectly; if it doesn't feel
right then you probably have the wrong hardware in place.
3.  Observe and follow the ESD precautions given in the assembly
manual.

There really aren't that many things you can do wrong.  Take your time
and enjoy the build.

I built one of the first kits in 2007 (#24).  Even then, just the
advice I gave above was enough.  All the wrinkles have been ironed out
since then.  You're dealing with a mature kit product now.

Operating the K3 is a learning experience, and if I were you I'd
consult this list as needed.  Elecraft's customer support is first
class and they'll help get you past a bump in the road if needed.

73,
matt W6NIA

On Sat, 3 May 2014 06:07:40 -0400, you wrote:

>The kit is "in the mail" so I thought it would be a good time to fire off my first email to the group and exit from "lurk" mode with a question.
>
>I've read the K3 kit manual a few times now but I'm certain that there is a lot of wisdom out there to be garnered from the collective experience of the group so I'm asking if you would take the time to share please?
>
>73 de John, KK4OYJ
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