FW: [Elecraft] Elecraft Kit suggestion

[John R. Lonigro]

For me, the most important part of doing inventory is identifying all 
the components, especially the "tricky" capacitors - like the ones 
labelled "270" and "271".  It's pretty darn easy to use the "270" for a 
270 pf capacitor and then later on complain that the 27 pf capacitor is 
nowhere to be found.  The same goes for inductors that look just like 
resistors.  If you notice these subtleties while sorting parts, it's a 
lot easier to correct them, since the soldering station hasn't even been 
turned on yet.

Like the old adage:  "measure twice, cut once".  For these kits, it is 
"identify twice, solder once".

FWIW,
John AA0VE

PS:  K2 #3401 performed admirably this past weekend.

W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote:

>I would like to emphasize Ian's comments on doing an inventory, and IMHO,
>the most important part is knowing where the components are when each is
>needed.
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