Well, I haven't rec'd my KX3 yet, but from what I've read, and some videos posted here, it should take about 2-3 hours from the time you open the box, assuming you are already set with an ESD matt and wrist strap. Go buy a new, good quality #1 and #0 Phillips screw-driver, have your multi-meter handy and a pair of nice needle-nosed pliers and you should be set. For more details, see the "KX3 Assembly Manual" on the website (elecraft.com 'Manuals and Downloads' 'KX3'.
My KX3 is supposed to ship in the next few days, so I'm anxious to get started on mine. More details after I finish building. ...bill nr4c _____ From: Ronald Nutter [mailto:ron.nut...@networkref.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 11:28 PM To: Bill Conkling Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 questions Bill: Can you give me a rough idea of how long it will take to assemble ? Want to make sure I will have enough time to put it together without rushing. I have built quite a few of the heathkit kits while they were in business. Even built a K1 several years ago and later sold it, regretting that. Ron On 6/12/12 10:06 PM, Bill Conkling wrote: I think you could have a lot of fun building the basic radio and adding stuff ss you can. I did this with my K3. ...bill nr4c Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid -----Original message----- From: Ronald Nutter <mailto:ron.nut...@networkref.com> <ron.nut...@networkref.com> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wed, Jun 13, 2012 02:42:42 GMT+00:00 Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 questions I am thinking about purchasing a KX3. I can afford the KX3 but probably not any of the options at this point. Is this worth doing and then adding the modules as I can afford them or should I wait until I can afford the whole ball of wax ? It looks I may be in San Francisco on business for close to a week in the near future. Is it worth considering having a KX3 shipped to my hotel and then working on it at night ? If so, what tools should I either pack in my luggage or try to buy locally ? Thanks, Ron KA4KYI ______________________________________________________________ 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
