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
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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
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Subject: [Elecraft] [XV222] Ease of assembly?
I suppose this question pertains to any
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
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;
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