[Elecraft] My KX3 and PX3 Kits Have Arrived

[Mark Tosiello]

Hi,

I'm extremely excited. My KX3 and PX3 kits and assorted goodies arrived 2
days ago. I have to build 2 computers before I got to open the boxes, but
last night I build the KX3. It was a pleasure to build, the instructions
were excellent, and save for having a minor bit of trouble making SURE the
4 pin connector of the ATU was seated, I had no issues. Bending the toroid
under the antenna connector was a challenge, but I did it with a small
hemostat, and it worked well. One of the windings seemed a little loose
after I did so, but I don't think there will be an issue.

Smoke test was fine, fired it up and enabled the autotuner. Not much on the
bands, but I was able to confirm reception of some CW that my IC-746 Pro
could barely hear.  All in all, a fun nite.

Tonight, I build the PX3!

Just thought I'd share.

Mark
KD8EDC

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