[Elecraft] New K2 kit

Tue Apr 27 17:59:18 2004

Stan

What started as a daunting task proved invaluable. Complete the inventory of
all your packs first. before going back to Elecraft for any missing
components. I had one latching relay missing from the 160m module, the first
one I did the inventory on as it looked the easiest,  and a resistor. Before
I had finished all the bags the relay arrived unasked for. Elecraft had
already picked up on that batch of the 160m kits. Re the resistor, I have
the right value. Not worth sending one over 6000 miles!

I did the inventory sat in the house. Used an old photo developing tray on
my knee and went through item by item, trying some of the components on the
board. The familiarisation was invaluable.

Still building when I get the time --- slowly --- and enjoying every minute
of it.

Feels like I have joined  a super club.

Peter
GM8GAX
K2 #4027

----- Original Message -----
From: "Stan Rife" <[email protected]>
To: "Elecraft" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 3:40 AM
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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