Tony, I would rate it as a "wading pool kit" compared to most other ham radio kits. No soldering except for the power cable APP connector (buy the factory assembled cable if that gives you trouble).
It does mean that you must be able to insert screws and plug boards into sockets properly which does require a certain amount of manual dexterity. The "properly" requires that you be able to follow the written instructions - in the order written from start to finish. The manual is quite clear for most people. If you think you do not understand a step, please ask here, you will usually get a response in a short time (sometimes only minutes) in an attempt to provide assistance. Equip yourself with an anti-static mat with wrist strap, and a good, new #1 Phillips screwdriver (el-cheapo screwdrivers are junk IMHO even when new) so that you do not static-zap the circuit boards and can drive the screws without damaging the screwheads. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/16/2010 9:11 PM, tony rowland wrote: > am new to ham and to kit building. is the k-3 kit a deep end of the pool kit > or can us wading pool types get our feet wet with it? > s/ tony rowland > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
