I recv'd the K3 and I am reading the instructions. I figured I'd ask some basic questions on a few things before putting tab "A" into slot "B". (I've already looked through the instructions to get an overview of what I should expect and I'll read them again before diving into this)
1) A means to hold the smaller hardware- What types of holders or containers do you guys use to hold the smaller screws? 2) Static electricity-I was going to purchase a static mat with a ground strap. Some questions: - Does anyone have experience with the type of static mat they sell at Radio Shack? - Is it acceptable to work on a wooden table top that has painted metal legs and attach the ground from the mat to the table leg even if it's painted? 3) Multi-Meter: Is an inexpensive Radio Shack unit acceptable for measuring the resistances that are discussed in the assembly manual? Does anyone have suggestions about what model they would use? As a side note, I've got my power supply (an Astron RS-35M) ordered so I'll be able to hopefully conduct at least the "smoke test". The antenna will be the next piece of the puzzle once the smoke test is out of the way. Also, I'd like to pass my compliments along to those of you who've taken the time to post you tube videos of their building experience. It's been helpful. As a general comment that is not of a technical nature, my feeling is that this is going to take me longer than 7-8 hours to build. I'll let you know how I'm progressing and if I have further questions. I thank you in advance for whatever suggestions you may have. 73 KC2VNI Steve -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Preparing-for-the-Build-of-the-K3-Kit-S-N-3823-tp4385677p4385677.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ 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
