[Elecraft] New to K2

Tue Apr 29 09:45:01 2003

One of the great things about ham radio is how many different ways there are
to do things to fit your style and situation.  I would save up for the K2
main unit first, but as the say, YFMV (Your Frequency May Vary).

73,
Tom, W6WW

> -----Original Message-----
>
> While this would be doable, I believe it would be somewhat frustrating.
> You could not test the options until the K2 is built.  By themselves, the
> options are just collections of parts on circuit boards with no use even
> elsewhere.  True, you would get lots of practice soldering, etc.
> But even
> some of the option instructions assume you have access to and have built
> the K2.  For example, parts identification details, toroid winding
> instructions, etc. is in the primary K2 manual, and minimal in
> the options
> instructions.  You could download the K2 manual for study, however...
>
> Why not "save up" the $$ you would spend on options for several months to
> purchase the basic K2?  Then you'd have a nice, usable radio to
> be enjoyed
> while you save again for the options?
>
> Just a thought... but I know, sometimes you have to do what you have to
> do!  Congratulations on the new harmonic!
>
> GL,
> Steve
> aa8af
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>
>
>
> "Damon Wascom" <[email protected]>
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> 04/29/2003 12:05 AM
> Please respond to kc5cqw
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>      My YL has decided to grant me my wish of a K2. However, funding is
> short (harmonic on the way). My idea is to get and build the options, one
> at a time each month. Once that is done we'll see what it will
> take out of
> the bank to get the main unit.
>      I beleave this method will keep me on track with "savoring the
> moment" and taking my time with the building. I'm guessing I'll be ready
> for the BIG one around winter.
>      Has anyone else built theirs like this? I was wondering other
> builders might have for advice on this subject.
>
>                                         tnx and 73's Damon KC5CQW
>
>
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