[UK-CONTEST] K3 Building

[MM0BQI]

Thanks for the flood of replies!
Without exception everyone is in the 'easy and enjoy' camp. I will report 
back in due course.
73
Jim

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Lemay" <john at carltonhouse.eclipse.co.uk>
To: "'MM0BQI'" <MM0BQI at blueyonder.co.uk>; "'UK-Contest'" 
<uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 8:50 PM
Subject: RE: [UK-CONTEST] K3 Building


> Hi Jim
>
> I built a basic K3 about 18 months ago, and have added various options 
> since
> then, including the P3.
>
> Assembly is not a big deal. You need to be methodical and able to follow 
> the
> excellent manual. There are lots of similar (but different) screws and 
> they
> are quite small, but fittings for the various stages of assembly come
> separately packed.
>
> If your eyesight is half decent (mine is very poor) and you have a steady
> hand, you should expect to get through it in 8 to 10 hours - not all in 
> one
> go ! Don't try and make a record for the fastest assembly .........
>
> You may already have found that the manual is available on the Elecraft
> site, so you can read it and prepare in advance. A manual also comes with
> the kit.
>
> Good luck
>
> John G4ZTR
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of MM0BQI
> Sent: 02 November 2010 17:46
> To: UK-Contest
> Subject: [UK-CONTEST] K3 Building
>
> I have ordered a new K3 kit to build for a friend who is unable to attempt
> the construction.
> Any tips from experienced K3 builders, is it really as simple as most 
> folks
> make out, any pitfalls, how long will it take?
> Thanks
> 73
> Jim
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