[Elecraft] New K3 on the air
Thanks to the Elecraft crew. I just assembled K3 #3 and after unwrapping all those anti static bags and plugging everything in, the darn thing worked great!! I did not get the 100 watt amp or a second receiver, as this radio will be used on the higher VHF bands. I just wanted to thank Eric and Wayne for running such a great outfit. There was a lot of thought I am sure, put into how to test and calibrate each board. The fact that someone can assemble such a complex piece of electronic equipment out of subassemblies and have it all work like a well oiled machine is testimony to a lot of hard work. I appreciate it. I also can’t wait to check out the new and improved synthesizer. There is so much snow here in Maine now that I can hardly reach my VHF shack, so I think the only band I can make a contact on is 160 M, which is the only band operating at the house. I hope I can make my first QSO this evening! 10 watts? 160 M? a K3? No problem! Thanks again Elecraft. Dave K1WHS K2 #915 K2 #1247 K2 #- (It’s a long story) K3 # 1504 K3 # 3504 K3 # 8858 __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] New K3 on the air
I just finished my build of K3 #6884 and I am delighted.It's a 100W model with standard filter and a DVR added. David at Elecraft support was very helpful. The build process was so much fun that I want like to build another Elecraft kit. I am enjoying listening to and using this radio! I really like the AFX feature both with two speakers and with the headphones. Still a lot to learn. 73, Hoop K9QJS San Juan Island, WA __ 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] New K3 on the air
Kit building is so much fun that there is a legion of paid builders out there. You'll see them put up advertisements from time to time. Matt Zilmer Consultant - Product Management Dept. Magellan Navigation / MiTAC Digital Corp. Tel: (909) 394-6052 Cell: (909) 730-6552 In status quo voluntas non sufficit -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of J.K. Hooper Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 4:00 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] New K3 on the air I just finished my build of K3 #6884 and I am delighted.It's a 100W model with standard filter and a DVR added. David at Elecraft support was very helpful. The build process was so much fun that I want like to build another Elecraft kit. I am enjoying listening to and using this radio! I really like the AFX feature both with two speakers and with the headphones. Still a lot to learn. 73, Hoop K9QJS San Juan Island, WA __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] New K3 on the air
David is THE MAN. He is incredible. Without his help I would have purchased way more stuff than my skill level will support. He told me exactly what I needed, and (more importantly) what I didn't. Really helped me a lot--and then he recommended I sign on the the Reflector and ask for additional input. His advice was spot-on as it turns out, and my kit shipped today... You certainly won't see any complaints from me about Elecraft's tech support, thus far. TB From: jkhoo...@rockisland.com Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:59:44 -0700 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] New K3 on the air I just finished my build of K3 #6884 and I am delighted.It's a 100W model with standard filter and a DVR added. David at Elecraft support was very helpful. The build process was so much fun that I want like to build another Elecraft kit. I am enjoying listening to and using this radio! I really like the AFX feature both with two speakers and with the headphones. Still a lot to learn. 73, Hoop K9QJS San Juan Island, WA __ 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
[Elecraft] New K3 On the Air
Just put the finishing touches on my new K3/10, serial number 2328. What a great kit and how intricate the mechanical assembly let alone all the SMT boards. Now I get to try the knobs, switches, read the manual, make some QSOs and order some more filters. What a blast to put together and operate. Quite a change from my last rig --- an ICOM 745... BTW, reading this mailing list really helped me during the assembly process. The notes provided a great deal of insight over the past few weeks as I waited for the rig to arrive and then for some free time over the holidays so I could devote concentrated time and methodical process to the build. Merry Christmas to all on this list and particularly to the Elecraft folks that put this fantastic transceiver in my ham shack! 73 Jim Wilson K5ND ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
