Elecraft K3 Assembly Manual - Manual (Page 9)

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Tools and Test Equipment Required
1. #0 and #1 size Phillips screwdrivers. To avoid damaging screws and nuts, do not use a power
screwdriver. Use the screwdriver that best fits the screw in each step.
2. Soft cloth or other surface to lay cabinet panels on to avoid scratching. A clean static-dissipating mat is
ideal (see below). If using cloth, do not lay circuit boards on it. See Preventing Electrostatic
Discharge Damage on page 5.
3. Pliers or suitable wrenches for tightening 1/4”, 3/16” and 1/2” nuts. The 1/2” size is used to tighten nuts
on the front panel controls. If available, a deep socket or nut driver is recommended. Pliers or an
ordinary wrench can be used, but requires care to avoid damaging the front panel paint.
4. Long nose pliers.
5. Diagonal cutters.
6. Small rule capable of measuring lengths up to 1” (2.5 cm) with an accuracy of at least 1/16” inch
(1.6 mm).
7. Digital Multimeter (DMM) for resistance checks.
8. RF 50-ohm, 5 W (minimum) dummy load with low VSWR from 160 meters through 6 meters.
9. Power supply 13.8 VDC nominal (11-15 V) with a cable and Anderson PowerPole
®
connector. A power
cable kit is provided with your K3 if you do not have a suitable cable with the required Anderson
PowerPole connector. The power supply must be capable of providing at least 3 Amperes for a K3/10
and 20 Amperes for a K3/100. (See Specifications in your Owner’s manual for more information on
power supply recommendations).
The following tools are strongly recommended:
1. ESD wrist strap.
2. Static dissipating work mat.
Optional Equipment:
1. RF Power Meter with accurate readout from 1 mW to 5 watts, minimum.
2. Signal generator with calibrated 50 uV output at 20 or 40 meters.
In addition, two Allen wrenches, 5/64” (2mm) and .050”, are supplied with your kit.