[Elecraft] 1st Time Kit building

[Mike Harris]

Hi Simon and all,

> If you can build a K1, you can build a K2; it just has more
> parts and takes longer, but is no more difficult.  I recommend
> that you try a less overwhelming kit first, like the WM-2 QRP
> wattmeter or the 100 watt dummy load, both available from
> Oak Hills Research (http://www.ohr.com).  Both are excellent
> first-time kits and will be indispensible when you build your
> K1 or K2 later on.  The wattmeter is perfect for the transmitter
> alignments, and the dummy load provides a nice, stable 50
> ohm load.  I have built both and love them.

I agree nice kit, however, being a "G" I would suggest looking
closer to home for a wattmeter kit, Kanga or Lake, find them
through the GQRP site links at http://www.gqrp.com/

Regards,

Mike VP8NO (IOTA SA-002)
GQRP 10148
K2 #1400