[Elecraft] K2 4718 Complete!

[Christian Adamec]

I finished K2 4718 last night (heard a Russian station calling CQ on 40 
meters!). I am only a lowly no-code tech right now and have had my 
license for only a few months. I bought this radio because it seemed to 
me to be what ham radio should be all about. I am working on upgrading 
my license (i.e. learning the code) and cannot wait to get this radio 
on the air. In the mean time, I may continue to add options... Maybe a 
6 meter transverter... I can see that this radio could be a work in 
progress for a long time! This was the first radio I ever built and the 
most complicated electronics project by far. I finished it in a couple 
weeks. When I would work on it, I just couldn't put it down. I had no 
major problems other than when I was short one switch and continued 
with the build before I got it. You might remember this caused 'not 
inst' to flash when 'menu' was pressed. For anyone with a penchant for 
building things, all I can say is this is the kit for you. It really 
helps to take the advice on the website regarding tools as well. My 
Weller station, Excelite cutters and Soldapullt were money well spent 
for this project. Thank you Elecraft for helping keep ham radio alive 
and fun!

73,
Chris KC9GSV