I asked this same question before I purchased my K3/10 (now well tricked out BTW) and from my experience, and the comments I rec'd, it just doesn't matter. If you think you want the DVR, you might consider that with the initial build, as it requires removal of the front panel. But on the advice of others, I added it later, and the front panel was a snap to remove and replace. I put mine together since August, at about a module every other week on average. I can remove the top in about 3 minutes, blind folded.
I had a lot of fun doing it this way and I got to enjoy each addition a little more since I only had one thing new to learn. And, I got to know the radio little by little instead of being overwhelmed by getting fully assembled at one time. You're gonna like the way it works..... ...bill nr4c -----Original Message----- From: Dwayne Rohmer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 7:30 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] K3 build sequence Later this year, I plan to order a K3/10 Kit, KAT3 internal Antenna Tuner, and optional filters for CW, then add the 100 Watt Upgrade, General Coverage RX Bandpass Module, and other options as money allows. If possible, I'd like to avoid major disassembly for installation of future options by installing them in the initial build. Lesson learned with an old Thunderbird that needed a heater core replaced; half the insides had to come out just to get to the thing; don't want to do that again. Which options, if any, require major disassembly of the K3? Eventually I'll need SSB and 2 meter capability. Any recommendations for a first time builder would be appreciated. 73, Dwayne, KE5EFY ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
