[Elecraft] Construction Tips Requested

Mon Dec 16 00:46:04 2002

ahh, envy...I want to build another. :)

I didn't hit any real pitfalls (while building #3051) except the grounding
on X5-X11.  I suggest not installing the two resistor packs next to them
until you've got the cans grounded; otherwise the space for soldering is
very tight.  alternately, maybe you can attach the can grounds before
installing the crystals.  doing it in manual order is pretty unpleasant.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl J. Denbow" <[email protected]>
To: "'Elecraft List'" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2002 8:47 PM
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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