I built my K3. I enjoyed the process tremendously. While it's not a true kit per se, assembling it one's self does have some benefits. Apart from saving a few bucks - especially if you already have the tools as I did - you get to see how well the rig was designed. It also instills some confidence in trouble shooting or replacing components should that need arise.
In my case, I did not have any problems after assembly. The radio worked as it should, and passed all calibration procedures without incident. Only months after assembly did I have a component fail; Elecraft was very quick to ship a replacement. I did not have to send the radio back to perform the repair as I was already familiar and comfortable with assembly and disassembly to perform the swap myself. 73 and Merry Christmas, James K2QI ______________________________________________________________ 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
