[Elecraft] K-2

Sun Sep 1 13:13:00 2002

1. What solder to use?  I have looked for the RS 64-013 that is
> recommended on the Elecraft site and have not found any yet.  The RS
> stores checked so far say they are out but it is still in the computer.

Any 60/40 solder is fine as long as it's intended for electronics.  I use
Kesler.  Easily available nearly anywhere.

> (I ordered the Auto-Temp soldering Iron Station with Ceramic Heater,
> SR-976, from Circuit Specialists.  Hope this will work.)

That is just fine.  More soldering iron than you need.

> 2. Are there some real important things I need to do or know that are
> not in the manual.  Such as common errors and etc.?

Yes!  Take your time, double even triple check components that are placed in
critical ways.  Transistors, resistor packs, electrolytic caps etc.  More
importantly when it's statrts to feel more like a job, Stop and come back to
it again the next day.  Follow the manual verbatim (do not skip any steps)
Never rush and you'll have one nice transceiver you can be proud of.

Use the list and elecraft support anytime you have a question or concern.
That's why it's here!

Congratulations on your new and exciting journey.

Cheers,
Robert
VE3RPF

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jimmy Lee" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 01, 2002 11:17 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K-2

> Finally ordered my K2 Friday morning and  they shipped it Friday
> afternoon.  Wow, some kind of service.
>
> Now to my big problem!
> I have to built the K2.  The Wilderness Radio NORCAL  40-A is the only
> kit I have built.  (well I built an audio filter and I can solder coax
> connectors)
>
> Some questions have come to mind that I hope you folks can help with:
>
> 1. What solder to use?  I have looked for the RS 64-013 that is
> recommended on the Elecraft site and have not found any yet.  The RS
> stores checked so far say they are out but it is still in the computer.
> (I ordered the Auto-Temp soldering Iron Station with Ceramic Heater,
> SR-976, from Circuit Specialists.  Hope this will work.)
> 2. Are there some real important things I need to do or know that are
> not in the manual.  Such as common errors and etc.?
>
> Jimmy, AE4DT
>
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