[Elecraft] k2 expansion kit
Don Brown
[email protected]
Thu Aug 14 09:20:00 2003
Hi
I have been doing this for a year or so. In fact I just ordered a couple =
of sets of the internal connectors from Elecraft. I always install all =
of the module connectors even if the modules are not installed in the =
kit yet. The cost is small and it makes installing the modules a snap. I =
agree Elecraft should make a kit of parts that includes all of the =
connectors for the modules and the parts that go on the front panel for =
the SSB module. That way someone could build his basic K2 ready for the =
modules that he may want to install later. Or someone like me that =
builds K2's for other people could install all of the connectors for =
later assembly and installation of the modules. I know the parts come in =
the module kits but sometimes people do not get all of the modules when =
they get the K2, but I would guess most people will eventually install =
all or most of them. This would save a lot of disassembly when the =
modules are purchased.
Don Brown
KD5NDB=20
----- Original Message -----=20
From: William M. Spaulding, Sr.=20
To: Ben Dalfen ; [email protected]=20
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2003 3:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k2 expansion kit
Ben,
I think that's a SUPER idea. One of the real headaches I've run into =
with
optional modules is having to remove the Control board (and the KAF2 =
or
KDSP2) in the process. The removal of covers and the heat sink ranks =
right
up there with the most un-fun parts of Elecraft building!
When the heat sink is removed, there is more than a little risk at =
screwing
up the power amp transistor mounting, developing a short, and spending =
time
and bux fixing broken stuff.
The obvious drawback is the manual and documentation re-writes to =
change to
adding the option parts up front.
I like the idea, anyway, but I don't write the manuals, or manage =
inventory,
etc. This idea may fall way to the bottom of the priority queue.
73
Bill
NA7Y
----- Original Message -----=20
From: "Ben Dalfen" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2003 12:03 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] k2 expansion kit
> For those who want to assemble a K2 but are not sure which =
accessories
they
> would want to buy in the future, I would suggest that you offer a K2
> expansion kit.
> This would consist of parts that are necessary for the installation =
of
> various modules, such as the KAT2 and the I/O module which could be
applied
> to the K2 at the time of basic construction.
> This would minimize the necessity of removing the heat sink and =
making
> other alterations.
> The kit would contain an instruction sheet showing what to do to the =
K2 at
> each relevant stage of construction (instructions similar to what =
are
> already contained with the module kits already, but are not =
available to
> the customer who did not yet purchase those modules.
> Ben Dalfen 4X1BD
>
>
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