All this talk of keeping parts separate, here's what works for me: if you
know someone who owns a diner, ask them for one of their egg crates. Made
of a cardboard like material, usually has depressions for 5 dozen eggs (60
dips). Take a "Sharpie" and mark the screw sizes, on the inside of the
Tried egg cartons once. ONCE. Never again.
As indicated earlier, I use Ziploc bags (freezer) a lot to segregate
sub-assembly parts... but for organizing my Elecraft builds (and
storing spares, et al), I also bought out Bass Pro on Plano #3600 boxes
and a couple others for larger parts and
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Sent: 6/08/2016 5:10 PM
To: "'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net'" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kit Building
>Assembling a kit rig is just like any other important activity:
>
>If you don't have time to do it right, you must find time
>Assembling a kit rig is just like any other important activity:
>
>If you don't have time to do it right, you must find time to do it
over.
That brought back a quote from the '70s:
"Assembly of Japanese bicycle require great peace of mind."
Assembly of Elecraft kit, likewise.
73 from Ian
Assembling a kit rig is just like any other important activity:
If you don't have time to do it right, you must find time to do it over.
73, Ron AC7AC
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I have two kits right now and a third (the P3) on the way soon (I hope). I got
the KX1 to replace my Norcal 40A QRP rig and I just got (yesterday) the W2 to
add to my growing collection of SWR meters.
My plan is to do the P3 first. So, I am waiting until the P3 arrives. But, I
am thinking
Phil,
The W2 is a VERY easy build, and took me less than an hour and a half, and I
work slowly to avoid mistakes, hi. The build was done during the latter
part of a rest break building the K3 for me and it worked fine, first
time!! I too am ANXIOUSLY awaiting my P3
73,
Don, WB5HAK
Phil,
Well, after building a LOT of KX1s (I've lost count), I can complete the
KX1, KXB3080, and KXAT1 in about 12 hours at the workbench. But
consider that I no longer read all the detail in the manual - I only use
it as a guide in the order in which to place the parts (do not try to
second
Dear OM,
with regard to my questions regarding kit building or not,
I received in the last a lot a of information being helpful to me in the
matter of my decision for 2010 concerning my shack equipment.
Now, I want thank you all in Germany and in the world very much for your
respective info-
I built my K3. I enjoyed the process tremendously. While it's not a true
kit per se, assembling it one's self does have some benefits. Apart from
saving a few bucks - especially if you already have the tools as I did - you
get to see how well the rig was designed. It also instills some
: 'Elecraft Reflector' elecraft@mailman.qth.net; 'Dave Hachadorian'
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Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 7:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] kit building or buy ready for use
I would like to see more comments from K3 kit builders to counter these
points being made here.
I am also planning
On Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:03:49 +0100, Volker Wchter wrote:
as far as I know, elecreft points out that a complete ESD equipment is
strictly recommended.
Yes, it is, and it is most critical in cold climates in the winter. But
that ESD kit can be limited to a wrist strap and a conductive mat. It
Of Ed Muns
Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 7:57 PM
To: 'Phil Hystad'
Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] kit building or buy ready for use
Hi, Phil. The vast majority of K3 kits are assembled with no problems.
K6LL's experience is rare. I personally value the kit building experience
Hello @ all,
I do not know what most of you did.
As many others, I am also interested in a K3 Trx.
what do you recommend ?
do-it yourself an purchase a kit, or buy it ready for use ?
as far as I know, elecreft points out that a complete ESD equipment is
strictly recommended.
what did you do
The K3 kit needs an anti-static wrist strap and mat, they need not be
expensive and will be useful for other tasks. You also need a small
selection of basic hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc), a low cost
digital multi-meter to check for shorts and a 50 Ohm load rated to cope
with the
, December 20, 2009 2:03 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] kit building or buy ready for use
Hello @ all,
I do not know what most of you did.
As many others, I am also interested in a K3 Trx.
what do you recommend ?
do-it yourself an purchase a kit, or buy it ready for use ?
as far as I know, elecreft
My first K3 was a field test unit. They were all factory assembled so
Elecraft could learn what they needed to write the assembly manual. My
second K3 was a kit and I enjoyed building it very much. The manual is very
clear. With almost all options it took about 10-12 hours to build and check
out.
I don't know if my experience was unique, but I
decided on the kit, and did, indeed, find that
assembly went smoothly in the usually stated
10-12 hours. However, I was so struck by how
precisely everything went together (almost like a
puzzle), that I subsequently felt anxious about trying to
, December 20, 2009 9:03 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] kit building or buy ready for use
Hello @ all,
I do not know what most of you did.
As many others, I am also interested in a K3 Trx.
what do you recommend ?
do-it yourself an purchase a kit, or buy it ready for use ?
as far as I know, elecreft
This is an important point and one that should be considered in the decision
to get the factory-built K3 or the kit. Actually the sub-assemblies are
tested as individual units. But the set of sub-assemblies in a kit have not
been tested together as a system. The factory system tests are more
I would like to see more comments from K3 kit builders to counter these
points being made here.
I am also planning on getting the K3 and there is only one thing that is
holding up my order right now and that is trying to figure out when I can
spend the time to put it together. But, I am also a
Cc: 'Dave Hachadorian'; 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] kit building or buy ready for use
I would like to see more comments from K3 kit builders to
counter these points being made here.
I am also planning on getting the K3 and there is only one
thing that is holding up my
Phil,
How is your manual dexterity? Can you follow written instructions? Do
you have 10 to 12 hours of time available to assemble a K3?
If you have answered YES to the above questions, then you can build the
K3 kit. The value of $200 vs. 10 to 12 hours of your time is for you to
decide.
If
I second Don's comment, re: If you build the K3, fears about adding
options, doing upgrades or performing any maintenance later on will be
minimized because you know how it 'goes together'.
The ability to add features as requirements change and money becomes
available is a major feature of
Phil,
I built my K3 a year ago. I used a basic ESD mat wrist strap, a good set
of Philips screwdrivers and pliers. That was about all that was necessary.
I built mine so I would know how it was put together when I had to take it
apart. I had to fix a Kenwood and its disassembly was a minor issue
The cost of the mat and grounded wrist strap might not be a factor.
They will be needed for any additions to the K3 at a later date.
Building the K3 is like building the K2 after all the boards are
completed. Just the final assembly part. By the time I built my K3,
it was a welcome
Building the kit will save enough money to buy a couple of INRAD filters.
It is a pleasant experience and the builder will be able to dig into the rig
and exchange boards, that is valuable for me in case of trouble, it is less
costly and faster to order a replacement board than to ship the whole
Several issues have arisen of late in regard to tools and modules while
building Elecraft gear. I'd like to add my two cents' worth with my experiences.
First, I just built and installed the DSP module in my K2/100, and I'm
elated with the results. I don't think it can be stressed enough
Hi all,
Eric (WA6HHQ) and I will be presenting a talk on kit building at
Pacificon this Saturday from 2:30 to 4:45 PM in the Danville Room.
Since we have a generous time slot, we'll be covering several topics.
I'd also like to extend an invitation to other kit vendors or
manufacturers who
Hello Wayne and group,
It would be nice if someone could record (video?) Wayne Eric's
presentatios and make it (or at least a transcription, such as NJQRP
does for Alanticon)) available( for a suitable fee) for us Eastcoasters
who can't attend Pacificon. I'd buy it. How about it Wayne?
Hi, Wayne--
Is the list of books on the Elecraft website (or can you
post it there)? I also have a little presentation on
kit-building that I give to local clubs and would love to
include that bibliography.
73!
Dan KB6NU
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