[Elecraft] K3 no-soldering kit: response to several comments

We've had a few requests for a full K3 kit -- one where the builder installs all of the parts, including the SMDs (surface mount devices). Unfortunately this isn't practical for a project of this complexity. I realize that many of our customers are quite capable of doing SMD assembly, but many

Re: [Elecraft] K3 no-soldering kit: response to several comments

Speaking for myself, I'm very pleased with the approach you've taken. While my soldering skills are excellent and I enjoy the building process very much, SMD's are out of the question for me. In the case of the K3, I save a few hundred $ doing the mechanical assembly - which is great - glad

RE: [Elecraft] K3 no-soldering kit: response to several comments

What he said! And I hope all the elecraft crew are feeling good about things, and not overdoing it in the mad rush to send me my K3. While I cant wait to get my new rig, I hope everyone at elecraft has time to live a somewhat normal life and ENJOY things. Like maybe they even want to get on

Re: [Elecraft] K3 no-soldering kit: response to several comments

I agree 100% with every comment you made, Doug. I purchased my K2/100/160/SSB last year at Dayton and got immense pleasure and satisfaction out of building it. Receive performance is good but I am not convinced it is better than my FT1kMP with Inrad roofing filter and 2nd 3rd IF filters. I