[Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and Hard Part of Building
a K3
...Freedom of choice is way cool!
Keith
AK6ZZ
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When I get past the raising of my son and working 70-80 hours a week I will
consider kit building as a honor, but until then i focus my little spare time
on operating and messing with antennas (which are my number one fascination in
this hobby). Freedom of choice is way cool!
Keith
AK6ZZ
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On 5/28/2013 11:19 AM, Stephen Roberts wrote:
I'm with you, the building without solder smoke didn't appeal too much to me so
I ordered my KX3 factory built
Yes, but saving the difference in cost always appeals to me. :)
Everything I've bought from Elecraft has been a kit for that reason
alo
I'm with you, the building without solder smoke didn't appeal too much to me so
I ordered my KX3 factory built ;-)
Steve
W1SFR
On May 28, 2013, at 1:52 PM, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote:
> I agree with George. I'd jump at the chance to build another kit like
> the K2, but the K3 really didn't do a
To me, building the non-soldering kits is preferred over factory but not
because of some need to do kit building. I do the kits to have a more intimate
hands on (whatever that may be) knowledge if the internals of the box.
Also, I enjoy the feeling of the appreciation of the design and engineer
I agree with George. I'd jump at the chance to build another kit like
the K2, but the K3 really didn't do all that much for me. It made me
more familiar with the various parts, but I have plenty of projects
around the house that I can do with a screwdriver that satisfy my need
to do assembly.
I m
Kit!
Definitely.
73
Arie PA3A
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tim Hague
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 12:10 AM
Cc:
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options?
Hi Bill and congratulations.
Jus
Just to add to Ron's comment (and merely conjecture on my part):
I would guess the pc boards in the K3 kit are tested in a standard
"jig" which connects the various boards and subassemblies so that it
may be fully tested as it would be connected in a fully factory assembled unit.
I worked for
assing the general and extra in one sitting and
> welcome to our world. It's a fantastic place!
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> 73 - Pete - K7WTG
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> From: Bill Blomgren [mailto:billb...@nc.rr.com]
> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 2:52 PM
> To: elecraf
e!
73 - Pete - K7WTG
-Original Message-
From: Bill Blomgren [mailto:billb...@nc.rr.com]
Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 2:52 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options?
I've built LOTS of electronics over the years... but frankly
turally. A tripod antenna can find its way into the
storage room easily... a Mag Loop? Get it up to the 6 or 7 foot
level, and hope no one yanks on it.
- Original Message - From: "Josh Fiden"
To:
Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 6:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory
: Monday, May 27, 2013 6:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3? and what options?
Considering you're initially running SSB with compromised antennas, I
would definitely look at K3-100 and not run QRP. You don't need any filter
to start besides the stock 2.7 or 8-pole
I've designed and built a lot of gear in my 55 years of ham radio (see
http://sadxa.org/n7ws.html for a couple of the simpler projects). I also
"built" my K3/100, which isn't much of a challenge, but frankly if I were you
and time was limited, I would just buy one assembled.
For options, maybe
Considering you're initially running SSB with compromised antennas, I
would definitely look at K3-100 and not run QRP. You don't need any
filter to start besides the stock 2.7 or 8-pole 2.8kHz, the DSP will do
the rest until you know what you want to do and where you want improved
performance.
Hello,
I built the K3, the Panadapter and the 500w amp with no trouble at
all. I liked the ancient Heathkits and this was much easier. Each kit
consists of plugging things together or inserting boards into
connectors and the like. The instructions are straight forward and
the Tech Support
That has not been my experience at all. They come back with "how do you
operate or intend to operate" and then go from there. Since so many of them
use the equipment, I found them to be a great resource when ordering. It all
comes down to knowing what you want to do...
- Brendon
KK6AYI
On M
The good thing is you can add stuff later, if you need it.
I would start out with a CW filter/RTTY Filter, 100 watts and the tuner.
If you plan to xmit FM or AM you will need the appropriate filter.
The Xvter board is nice if you use receiving antennas. The sub Rcv is
great if you like to
I've built LOTS of electronics over the years... but frankly I'm not sure I
have enough time to build a K3.. (which is what I'm currently looking
at..) - or a KX3.
My problem: deciding which options will be useful. I've never "done" hf...
I've been a broadcaster (with 20kw into 4" heliax wi
factory build as well my KAT500
George, W6GF
From: Dyarnes
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 9:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3?
Dick,
My first inclination would be to say "do the kit". As others
Dick,
My first inclination would be to say "do the kit". As others have said,
it's not terribly difficult--more assembly than anything, and you just put
it together piece by piece. Perhaps the most laborious part of the process
is doing a careful inventory of the parts, and arranging them lo
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire
Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2013 5:14 PM
To: 'Dave Hachadorian'; 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3?
I believe the individual board
Age attacks us all differently. I'm in my mid-70's and don't hesitate to
tackle a build, even one using very small SMDs. If you can assemble
something using 4-40 hardware, you can build a K3.
However, I can no longer run five miles on the beach. That's a bummer.
As my friend Fred and I have oft
Hi Dick,
I've built all my Elecraft radios and accessories [K2, KX1, K3, P3,
KPA500, KAT500, and a W1]. I was 63 when I built the K2, it took a lot
of concentration and no building if tired or had a glass of wine or a
beer with dinner. I banned the vacuum from the room for the duration.
I
7;Eau Claire
Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2013 3:13 PM
To: 'Dave Hachadorian' ; 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3?
I believe the individual boards in the kits undergo the same
production
testing as the factory-assembled units. Eric has weighed in
Dave Hachadorian
Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2013 12:36 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kit or factory assembled K3?
I think it is well worth the extra $200 to purchase at least a basic
factory-assembled K3-10.
If you are interested in saving a few bucks and getting to know the innards
I built the K3 and bought the P3. To do it again, I would have bought
the K3 built also.
It isn't putting it together - took about eight hours and nothing was
difficult. However, the P3 was up and running in 30 minutes. And, of
course, there is the factor of "factory tested."
I plan on the 5
the testing at the board
level.
The radio is a great value, even at the factory-assembled price.
Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, Arizona
-Original Message-
From: Richard W Hemingway
Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2013 12:22 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Kit or factory
One more question: Kit or factory assembled K3?
Thanks for your help. I am practically 86 but I think that I could handle the
kit.
Dick, N5XRD
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