Hello Bryan.
The K1 requires no more than a basic soldering ability and the willingness to follow step-by-step instructions. As many people have observed about all the Elecraft kits, it's a matter of doing some simple soldering and assembly many times. There's a lot of parts, even in the K1, but if you take the time to follow the assembly procedure, you'll have a first class QRP rig. You can download the K1 manual that contains complete assembly instructions here: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K1_manual_rev_F.pdf and there's an errata sheet for that manual here: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K1_Errata_Rev_F-8.pdf You'll need a few hand tools, a decent ESD-safe soldering iron, and a DMM. A complete list of tools is on page 9. There are a lot number of K1 owners here with extensive experience who will happily help you in case you have questions. Also, you can drop an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] for direct tech support should the need arise. Elecraft has the goal of never letting a builder fail to end up with a rig he/she is proud to own and operate. It's all about enjoying Ham radio, and if part of that enjoyment for you is building a nice rig, you can't do better than Elecraft. Ron AC7AC From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bryan. Mw0ctx Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:54 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] Some Info Please Name is Bryan, I have Just joined the mailing list. Just wanted some info on the K1. Is this difficult to build. I am not an experience builder. But have built some kits in the past. NOT LIKE THIS ONE, What test gear do I need. Merry Christmas to all. Bryan MW0CTX. Bryan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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