[Elecraft] Kit Building estimated Times: KX1, W2, P3

2010-07-17 Thread Phil Hystad
I have two kits right now and a third (the P3) on the way soon (I hope). I got the KX1 to replace my Norcal 40A QRP rig and I just got (yesterday) the W2 to add to my growing collection of SWR meters. My plan is to do the P3 first. So, I am waiting until the P3 arrives. But, I am thinking

Re: [Elecraft] Kit Building estimated Times: KX1, W2, P3

2010-07-17 Thread Don Cunningham
Phil, The W2 is a VERY easy build, and took me less than an hour and a half, and I work slowly to avoid mistakes, hi. The build was done during the latter part of a rest break building the K3 for me and it worked fine, first time!! I too am ANXIOUSLY awaiting my P3 73, Don, WB5HAK

Re: [Elecraft] Kit Building estimated Times: KX1, W2, P3

2010-07-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Phil, Well, after building a LOT of KX1s (I've lost count), I can complete the KX1, KXB3080, and KXAT1 in about 12 hours at the workbench. But consider that I no longer read all the detail in the manual - I only use it as a guide in the order in which to place the parts (do not try to second