Phil, I built my K3 a year ago. I used a basic ESD mat & wrist strap, a good set of Philips screwdrivers and pliers. That was about all that was necessary. I built mine so I would know how it was put together when I had to take it apart. I had to fix a Kenwood and its disassembly was a minor issue as I had never seen the main board removed. I ended doing it the hard way. Calibration of the K3 was very straight forward and far easier than expected. I built mine in a few evenings after work. I enjoyed the build so the cost/payback ratio was not a concern for me. Later when I added the sub-receiver I was glad I had built it and knew how it came apart and went back together. I probably have a tiny bit more pride in the radio since a small portion of it came from my hands. George AI4VZ
--------------------------------- I would like to see more comments from K3 kit builders to counter these points being made here. ______________________________________________________________ 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
