By all means, if you have the capability, build the radio. It is a lot
of fun. Then you'll want to build another option for it, and then still
another. It is insidious but you will feel a bit depressed after
finishing your first Elecraft kit. However, remember you can use the rig
for many years. Unless you sell it to finance building a new one. You
will enjoy getting on the air with it. It is a very nice radio.
The best part? You built it yourself! If something goes wrong (heaven
forbid) you can repair it with a cry for help to either the Reflector,
Gary Surrency, or even Wayne or Eric. All of these options are
available. These folks (and us folks too) will not let you fail. Build
it yourself unless your slave driver boss works you 24/7, if you can't see
to the end of your soldering iron, or you were born with two left hands
and tendency toward self-immolation. Barring these disabilities you will
regret not building it yourself. Because one night you will find yourself
checking in to the Elecraft CW Net and hearing the joy in folks' fists.
These folks built their Elecraft rigs and are happily pounding brass in
exultation. Do you wish to feel left out of this chorus of joy? Forbid
the thought; build the rig and enjoy the happy state of flux, solder, and
RF.
Sincerely,
Kevin. KD5ONS
On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 23:46:03 -0500, Stephen W. Kercel
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Ron:
Like you, I am taking a bit of time getting ready before I build a rig.
Preparation, including creating the workspace, collecting the tools and
so on, is no small task.
Personally, I have never considered "hiring done" the construction of an
Elecraft rig. It looks to me like the greater half of the experience of
operating comes from building it with one's own hands.
73,
Steve
AA4AK
At 10:06 PM 3/28/2005 -0600, you wrote:
Wow, I am quite impressed at the responses both on this reflector and
direct. I appreciate the info from builders for hire, as well as the
encouragement to build it myself. To answer many of your responses, I
_am_
considering doing it myself, but it is a matter of time and
motivation. I
have an 8 year old son, so spring, and the summer vacation season, are
already booked. I couldn't even start to learn until fall. It could be
possible to make the time available in October to get tools, set up a
workstation, and begin. (I would also have to get motivated to commit
the
hours). I'm thinking it over, but also considering a builder.
Thanks for all your responses!
--Ron
KC0TLN
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