Re: K1 construction time

[Paul Huff]

Hi Cathy,

I built my K1 back in 2004 and kept very careful records of my construction
time.  It took me 30 hours for my 4-band version without the ATU.  That included
everything from opening the shipping container to the final cover screw.  It
also included the set-up and clean-up times for each building session that are
required in my situation because I don't have a place where projects can just be
left out.  I do have other kit building experience but the K1 was my first "big"
project.  I'm sure that it can be built in a lot less time but I tend to go slow
and stretch it out.  I probably enjoy the building as much as I enjoy the
operating.  So it's kind of like eating a good dessert - you can eat it fast or
slow down and enjoy each bite!

73
Paul - N8XMS


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[Larry Makoski W2LJ]

No, actually, I think 30 hours is just about right.  If you're an
electronics assembler for a living, it might take a bit less; but 30
hours is just about what I spent on mine.  Of course, I double check
everything before soldering; and I solder each component one at a time.  
I figure that a) I don't want to see any smoke and b) if I have to
troubleshoot, at least let it be for something that wasn't my stupid
mistake!

After all, the goal is to end up with a working radio; not to end up
with a working radio in the shortest amount of time!  We can go to the
FDIM building contest for that!

73 de Larry W2LJ

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