In a message dated 11/21/2007 11:05:45 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, especially those who have assembled a K3 already (Eric, Wayne, and the Elecraft FTers invited to answer as well):
Okay...so here I am in the K3 queue, getting ready. I have picked up an ESD mat and wrist strap, some new Phillips (those I have were pretty beat up), and now I'm bothering several of the usuals on the reflector for advice (again) about a DMM. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Well Doug, if everything goes well, you won't really need a DMM. You can use the VOM to confirm that your wriststrap is working OK (500K Ohm min) and you shouldn't need a meter unless you run into a problem. I can't recall if you have built a K2 previously, but they use a RF probe in some of the alignment on a K2. The RF probe will convert RF to a DC voltage so you can trace RF to some degree. The VOM may not be the best choice for the RF Probe, because a lot of measurements of that type are in the mV range. FWIW - I was just reading the ads in the morning news and it looks like Sears, among many other stores, are having the usual after Thanksgiving Sales. A couple items caught my attention. Sears says that on Friday between 5am and noon they are selling a variety of things at half regular price. After noon they'll go up about 20% or so. One that looked good to me was a DMM that will be on sale at $9.99. Even at $20 it's a bargain. Also saw a shop vac portable 2 gal unit like I use in my classroom, that'll be $14.99, also a great deal. I use it in class to vacuum the dust out of donated computers - good and strong! Also, they are selling Roomba vacs, the kind that run the floor without help. They're Reg price $149 and going for $99. Sorry I went a little off topic, but I would sure like to get inside one of those vacs and see what makes them tick. Great classroom project. Maybe if you want to build the K3 and hold off on the DMM unless you need one. RS has them in the low$$ range as well. 73 Al WA6VNN **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001) _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
