Instructions were well written, and well annotated. It went together smoothly without issues. At the mid-point, I powered the rcvr for calibrations and checks. I did so conservatively by powering it through a five amp fuse in a rig-runner power distribution strip.
The next day i was ready for transmitter tests, and upon key down, blew the small fuse which I had forgotten about. When I asked K3Support for guidance, after all, i was in shock, I thought I had blown up my new radio, two things worthy of sharing took place: First, I had three answers in five minutes. Talk about support! (and i needed it in that startled moment) Second, each was incredulous. "You CAN'T fry a K3. It doesn't happen. Check your power source." Yeah, sure right... Ulp. Momentary red face, then raucous laughter (my radio WASN'T fried). Found the fuse. Look. This radio is better than I ever dreamed a radio could be. And I could afford it. I am grateful to the consortium of engineers who are also operators who have created this thing, the conversations of the K2 users over the years who have all contributed to the detailing, and the hard work of those getting this kit out the door! And I can hardly wait for the 2nd receiver. 73, Fred KT5X / W5YA K3 # 00144 K2 # 00700 K-Cute # 144 (ATS3-B) _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
