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. You need minimal skills to build it and the warranty is the same as a factory-assembled unit. But you learn a lot about the rig and you won't be afraid to partially disassemble it in the future if you need to replace a module. For this extra education and experience they actually charge a lower price! For me it was an easy choice.
I recommend the factory-assembled option only for hams can not read simple English or who have physical coordination problems, fear of electronics or extremely busy lives. Either way, though, you will enjoy operating your K3! 73, /Rick On 12/20/09, "Volker Wächter" <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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 ? > > 73 de Volker, DD1VW > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > -- Rick Tavan N6XI Truckee, CA ______________________________________________________________ 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
