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
>
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>> 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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