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[Richard W Hemingway]

I am wondering what was the age of the oldest person to assemble the K3 kit, unassisted? O well just siting around not doing anything.

Dick, N5XRD
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[Mark n2qt]

I highly recommend building the kit version.  Besides saving some money it will also remove
any hesitancy in opening the rig up later to add whatever filter or module you may want.

To make the build go easier

1.  Be sure you have a good philips screwdriver. (No chewed up tip)
2.  A well lit work area
3.  Anti-static mat
4.  Sort the parts out, calipers are handy to separate the various lengths of similar screws.

Mark. N2QT

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[Richard Gillingham]

Only 70 here..  KX3 #2671 kit

73
Gil, W1RG

> Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 11:26:16 -0700
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> I am wondering what was the age of the oldest person to assemble the K3 kit, unassisted? O well just siting around not doing anything.
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[Richard S. Leary]

Was 74, with bilateral tremors . . K3/100, #4497 loaded. Never had a fault
since built, hardware, firmware or download problems (except operator
dumbness). P3 and KPA500 at 75. Again no faults. This year I'll probably do
the KAT500 at 77. Being a ham for 52 years, and an Elec. Tech for 51 years
doesn't hurt. You can not beat Elecraft.

73,
Rick, W7LKG

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Only 70 here..  KX3 #2671 kit

73
Gil, W1RG

> Date: Mon, 27 May 2013 11:26:16 -0700
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> I am wondering what was the age of the oldest person to assemble the K3
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>
> Dick, N5XRD
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[Bill Rogers W3UL]

I have always enjoyed the "tinkering" aspect of amateur radio.  Many of us
started out building our rigs from old radios and TV's (back in the 50's).

The K3 is not difficult for anyone able to follow the detailed and
excellent instructions provided.  Age alone should not be a pro or con
decision maker....and yes I am over 70.


On Mon, May 27, 2013 at 2:35 PM, Mark <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I highly recommend building the kit version.  Besides saving some money it
> will also remove
> any hesitancy in opening the rig up later to add whatever filter or module
> you may want.
>
> To make the build go easier
>
> 1.  Be sure you have a good philips screwdriver. (No chewed up tip)
> 2.  A well lit work area
> 3.  Anti-static mat
> 4.  Sort the parts out, calipers are handy to separate the various lengths
> of similar screws.
>
> Mark. N2QT
>
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William (Bill) Rogers / W3UL
Annapolis, Maryland U.S.A.
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