Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and Hard Part of Building a K3
On 5/28/2013 11:19 AM, Stephen Roberts wrote: I'm with you, the building without solder smoke didn't appeal too much to me so I ordered my KX3 factory built Yes, but saving the difference in cost always appeals to me. :) Everything I've bought from Elecraft has been a kit for that reason alone. Also, as I understand it, all the boards ARE burned in at Elecraft. Someone asked about the hard part of building a K3. I've built two. The only tricky parts are 1) fitting the front panel to the rest of the radio -- it's a little tricky, but no problem if you proceed carefully and follow the instructions. 2) shoe-horning the assembled Sub-RX into the case -- it's a very tight fit. Nothing else about building a K3 could be described as even slightly challenging. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and Hard Part of Building a K3
When I get past the raising of my son and working 70-80 hours a week I will consider kit building as a honor, but until then i focus my little spare time on operating and messing with antennas (which are my number one fascination in this hobby). Freedom of choice is way cool! Keith AK6ZZ __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and Hard Part of Building a K3
Keith summed it up well. Elecraft gives us a choice, and that is really cool! In reality, it probably takes more effort to offer a kit than a fully assembled radio...at least initially. I am really glad Elecraft offers that choice. As a retired engineer, my KX3 kit gave me a huge appreciation of the efforts of Elecraft's engineers in packaging everything into the final radio. I can't speak to the K3, but I am really glad I my KX3 was a kit, but I understand it isn't for everyone. Mark KE6BB From: Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and Hard Part of Building a K3 ...Freedom of choice is way cool! Keith AK6ZZ __ 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
