[Elecraft] New K2 kit

Tue Apr 27 10:30:22 2004

Stan:
In building the K2 and the option boards, and any other kits, I found some
very handy organizers at a local craft store.  They are clear plastic boxes
with a hinged cover, and multiple compartments inside; like the type that
might be used for sewing kits or beads, etc.  Each one is roughly 11"w x 7"D
x2"H with 18 compartments inside.  A single sheet of paper taped to the
cover serves as a "write-in" guide as to what is in each compartment.  In
between building sessions, you can close the covers, and not have to worry
about anything accidentally tipping over.   

Once I was done with the kits, the boxes became great storage containers for
RF and audio adapters of all sorts.  The best news is they are only about
$3.00 - $4.00 each.  

Everything else you have sound right for the job.  Don't forget an
anti-static desk pad and wrist strap, however, and both should be grounded. 

Good luck & welcome to the BEST group in ham radio!

73,
George - K1GXT
K2 # 1632 e/w KAT2, KSB2, K160RX, KAF2, KNB2, all A to B revs.

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
On Behalf Of Stan Rife
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2004 10:41 PM
To: Elecraft
Subject: [Elecraft] New K2 kit

	I just received my K2 kit s/n 4216 today. Elecraft recommends an
inventory of the kit. I figured I would inventory each bag as I needed it.
Looks like a daunting task to inventory the entire kit at once, and I really
would rather not open a bag unless I am starting the assembly of that
section, or need parts out of it as in the case of the Miscellaneous parts
bag. I have already discovered that C38 (Control board) is missing from my
inventory. My work/assembly bench is in the garage and I don't want any more
parts lying around unpackaged than is necessary. I can just see my cats
playing with the transistors and IC's. 
	Everything I have opened so far (Control and Misc) is inventoried
and sorted in small plastic measuring cups. I've used these in the past,
when I was building remote control models, to mix up epoxy and balsa fillet
material. They are just about the right size for the small parts.
	Just wondering what your thoughts were on this and any other
suggestions on construction/assembly would be greatly appreciated. I have
put together a couple of kits in the past, but nothing quite this ambitious.
I do have a Weller WESD51 station that I bought just for this project, so I
am ok in that respect. Ordered the right solder, wick, desoldering pump and
all the usual essentials. I never had a temp controlled station before. In
the past I just used a 23 or 33 watt Ungar iron. It is going to be nice
using the Weller station. I also have a Panavise Quick Assembly circuit
board holder, which looks like it is going to be a real time saver.
	I guess I am pretty well set unless you all think of anything I have
not. All input is welcomed.

Thanks,

Stan Rife
WD5EWA
Houston, TX

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