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. >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.7/1286 - Release Date: >> 2/18/2008 > >> 6:49 PM >> >> > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.7/1286 - Release Date: 2/18/2008 > 6:49 PM > >