On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:45:11 -0800 (PST), Bill W4ZV <btipp...@alum.mit.edu> wrote:
Bill is correct about building your own. Both of my K3's are factory built #806 and #1055. #1055 was a trade with a guy who wanted my Orion II. If I ever BUY another one I'll build it for the reasons Bill gave. 73, Tom, N5GE n...@n5ge.com K3 #806 with SUB RX, K3 #1055, PR6, XV144, XV432, KRC2, W1, 2 W2's and other small kits 1 K144XV on order http://www.n5ge.com http://www.swotrc.net > > > >Phil Hystad wrote: >> >> I am also planning on getting the K3 and there is only one thing that is >> holding up my order right now and that is trying to figure out when I can >> spend the time to put it together. But, I am also a little bit wondering >> if >> the cost differential of kit versus factory built is worth the learning >> experience >> when you contrast that with the hassles of potential problems. >> > >1. You've already spent more time reading and writing emails on this list >than the K3 takes to assemble. >2. Some are using $200 for the cost differential. For the record it's: > >K3/100 - $250 >KAT3 - $30 >KRX3 - $50 > >I've built 3 units with few problems and Elecraft support is absolutely >phenomenal if you do have problems. Building your own unit will give you >confidence to make inevitable update mods. I've made 10 to #1361 and 7 to >#2183 so both units are completely updated except for the much-discussed DSP >exchange (which I'm still undecided on). > >73, Bill ______________________________________________________________ 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
