[Elecraft] Construction Tips Requested

Mon Dec 16 00:46:00 2002

Take your Time!
If you have been working on your K2 for a while and start feeling tired,
Stop!
Most mistakes can be avoided by working when you have a clear head.
The manual is excellently written and illustrated.  Follow it and things
should go smoothly.  If you run into a rough spot and are unsure of what
to do, either use this list for help or the friendly people at Elecraft
for assistance.  Don't assume if you're not sure of something.  Verify
it first.

Most importantly, have fun!

Cheers,
Robert VE3RPF

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Carl J. Denbow
Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2002 11:48 PM
To: 'Elecraft List'
Subject: [Elecraft] Construction Tips Requested

Dear Guys and Gals:

I just received a 3000 series K2 and plan to begin construction in 
the next day or two.  I also purchased the pre-wound toroids from 
Mychael.  Winding those babies is the thing I hate the most about kit 
building.  I'm a fairly experienced kit builder.  In my youth, I 
built a KnightKit Ocean Hopper, a HeathKit Q-multiplier, a HeathKit 
Code Practice Oscillator, an EICO VTVM, and some others my ancient 
brain can't remember at the moment.  In more recent years I've helped 
my son and one of my daughters build a HeathKit transistor radio and 
an MFJ regenerative receiver, respectively.  Two years ago I built a 
20M PSK QRP (1 watt) transceiver.  Now my question is this:  Are 
there any special problem areas that a person with this background 
should be aware of before he turns on the soldering iron?  I just 
figured it makes sense to ask folks who've completed the process 
where any problems may lurk that could bite the unaware builder.

I just joined this list yesterday, so I apologize if this question 
has been asked recently by someone else.  In that case, just forward 
to me any relevant messages.

Thanks very much for your response to this question.

73

Carl 
N8VZ

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