[Elecraft] K3S - Build or Buy

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Hello Bill: 

Building is worth it if you enjoy assembling your equipment. 

It is NOT worth it if you simply want to get your rig working immediately. Being in a rush is what results in the most issues with building. 

Allow 6 to 8 hours to do the job and only work when you are awake and feeling sharp. 

The end result is equivalent in all respects to a factory-built unit. All critical alignments are done at the factory in either case. 

73 Ron AC7AC


-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill DeVore
Sent: Monday, September 5, 2016 5:26 PM
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3S - Build or Buy

I’m considering the purchase of a K3S and was wondering what are the pros and cons of building versus buying a factory radio. Is building worth the $200 in savings?

Bill

W3PNM
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