[Elecraft] K2 Options - Order of Building?

[Bob Nielsen]

There are a few places in the K2 manual where it says that if you plan
to add certain options you should install some additional components
from the option kits which go on the main K2 boards.  Doing this will
save time later without impacting the basic operation.

73,
Bob, N7XY
K2 #3273

On Fri, May 23, 2003 at 04:21:25PM -0400, Tom, W6WW wrote:
> 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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