[Elecraft] K2 Options - Order of Building?

[Tom, W6WW]

Common sense prevails again. You are obviously correct.  Thanks.

73
Tom, W6WW


> At 01:29 AM 05/23/2003 -0400, you wrote:
> >I am building K2/100 #3453 with essentially all the options except the
> >transverters that I hope to get to later.  Are some options better added
> >with modifications made in the course of construction of the primary K2,
or
> >do you suggest finishing the K2 portion and then modifying it to accept
the
> >options?
>
> This is one of those FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions). I'm inclined to
> think the web site and the manuals need to have a statement in big, bold
> letters saying in effect "build item following the manual. Once the item
> has been built per the manual and has been proven to be in working order,
> then you may consider any modifications which may exist for the item".
>
> Trying to save time by incorporating changes to a unit as you build it can
> only get you in to trouble later on. If the item built with mods doesn't
> work, any request for help will probably be accompanied with the statement
> to removed the mods first to make certain the mods aren't the cause of the
> problems.
>
>
> Cheers!
>
> Kevin.  (http://www.interlog.com/~kcozens/)
>
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