Maybe both Howard; I used to solder when it was tubes and stuff but I 
don't think I have the touch for the "new" tiny stuff.
Pat, K9JAUAt 01:33 PM 2/19/2008, you wrote:

>Feedback from a k3 builder.
>
>
> > You could build this thing.  It'd take you a while because some of the
> > connections, which are all push on wires, are a little out of the way.
> > The
> > mechanical construction is sort of like assembling legos.  The problem is
> > aligning it, which is all done in software.  The radio does not talk yet
> > and
> > you have to follow menus on the LCD screen.  I think the radio will talk
> > eventually, and then that part of assembly will probably be doable by ear.
> >
> > I used the K3 to talk to Ducie Island in the south pacific six times in
> > the
> > last week.  They have six K3's on this DXpedition.  I am more impressed
> > with
> > this radios performance than ever.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Howard Kaufman [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 6:47 AM
> > To: andy catanzaro
> > Subject: Fw: building equipment, and the k3
> >
> > Is this guy nuts, or does he just have big balls?
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Gary Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 6:33 AM
> > Subject: building equipment, and the k3
> >
> >
> >> Folks, I ordered my k3 as a kit. I'll report to you all throughout the =
> >> building process.  Reading the reviews on eham, it appears that the =
> >> build takes from 7 to 14 hours.  There is no soldering.  I've read the =
> >> assembly manual, and it looks like a blind op could do it with some =
> >> minimal help.
> >> I plan to make notes on the build, and submit them for inclusion in the =
> >> assembly manual.  I have spoken to the manual's author, and he is =
> >> receptive to this.
> >>
> >> Have faith, I think elecraft will come through for us.  If not, I plan =
> >> to se them at Dayton, and have another chat.
> >> Having met both Duane and Eric several times, I am confident that they =
> >> won't leave us out in the cold.
> >> More as soon as the kit arrives.
> >>
> >>
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