Re: [Elecraft] [XV222] Ease of assembly?

2012-04-23 Thread kp4md
Having had Heathkit building experience, I would agree with the Oct 2004 QST review's estimated 15-20 hours for assembly. I am up to page 30 of the assembly manual after 7 hours, and can only imagine doing it much faster if my eyesight was sharp enough not to need a magnifying lens. I've posted

Re: [Elecraft] [XV222] Ease of assembly?

2012-04-17 Thread James Good
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [XV222] Ease of assembly? I suppose this question pertains to any of the XV-series transverters. I understand that there are no SMT parts to install; only through-hole components. How long should the assembly/alignment/testing take? I've been

Re: [Elecraft] [XV222] Ease of assembly?

2012-04-17 Thread Thomas S. Knutsen
KD5VXH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Lowman Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 9:39 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [XV222] Ease of assembly? I suppose this question pertains to any

[Elecraft] [XV222] Ease of assembly?

2012-04-16 Thread Jim Lowman
I suppose this question pertains to any of the XV-series transverters. I understand that there are no SMT parts to install; only through-hole components. How long should the assembly/alignment/testing take? I've been assembling kits since the Heathkit days. This looks like an excellent way to

Re: [Elecraft] [XV222] Ease of assembly?

2012-04-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim. Thru-hole only. If you are reasonaly efficient, it will take you from 4 to 6 hours to finish the assembly. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/16/2012 10:38 PM, Jim Lowman wrote: I suppose this question pertains to any of the XV-series transverters. I understand that there are no SMT parts to install;