No, other than the need for a 1/2" wrench to tighten the big bolt that holds the power transformer in place the tools are similar to what you used on the K3 including a DMM for a few resistance checks.
The KPA500 does not have as many parts as the K3, but it's a carefully engineered fit so it really only goes together smoothly one way; Following the assembly instructions will be important if you don't want to waste a lot of time. Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Grimm Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 9:19 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 kit versus factory I'm hoping that those receiving KPA500 kits this week might post some assembly observations and thoughts on the assembly of the kit. I'm curious why there's more of a 'factory assembled versus kit' price premium with the amp versus the basic K3. Is there anything more complex required with the KPA500 assembly versus a K3? Any special test equipment or requirements beyond those required to put together the K3? Thanks all. John / K0YQ ______________________________________________________________ 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
