[Elecraft] a K2 thought?

[Slater Tubman]

My experience as well.  I had missed a few if I placed  too many  at 
once.  I tried to do no more than three (e.g., resistors) at one time 
prior to soldering.  Double-check is a must.

73
Slater  VE5OA
Wolseley, SK Canada
K2 - 4519

On 21-Mar-05, at 8:58 AM, David A.Belsley wrote:

> Robert:
>   I agree fully with your desire to think like the turtle.  One 
> component at a time.  Then you can double check you've got the right 
> component before soldering, be sure you've not missed any solder 
> points, and check each soldering job when done under the magnifying 
> glass to be sure it looks smooth and lies completely within its pad.  
> It may seem like a lot of construction time, but it actually is not 
> that much slower.  It produces a mind set that is conducive to 
> careful, measured work.  And it sure saves one heck of a lot of time, 
> anxiety, and effort that come with having to make corrections.  Go 
> Turtles.
>
> best wishes,
>
> dave belsley, w1euy
>
>
>
> On Mar 21, 2005, at 10:51 AM, Robert Conley wrote:
>
>> In reviewing the K2 manual prior to ordering/building I have noticed 
>> that there are several
>> instructions to install a 'GROUP' of components then solder and trim 
>> the leads. Wouldn't
>> this lead to missed solder connections or cause a less than perfect 
>> soldered joint. I should
>> think like 'THE TURTLE ' in that slow and steady (one at a time) will 
>> get you there with a lot less chance of an error in assembly.
>> 72/71 de "rc" kc5wa
>>
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