[Elecraft] Rework Eliminators
Larry Phipps
larry at telepostinc.com
Thu Sep 8 15:32:39 EDT 2005
Well stated, Mitch. As one of the other contributors and pre-orderers, I
can state unequivocally that these guys poured hundreds of hours into
the details of this product, with very professional results.
Larry N8LP
Mitch Easton wrote:
>Elegance. Excellence. Usefulness.
>
>These three qualities are of paramount importance to me: Elegance of product
>design, excellence in product execution, and overall product usefulness
>while meeting key objectives. In large part, these hallmark qualities are
>what has set Elecraft apart from myriad other manufacturers. Indeed, they
>have "raised the bar" for manufacturers, and for our expectations of them.
>When I find something good, I want to mention it in mention in passing. When
>I find something GREAT, I want to shout it from the rooftop. I'm shouting
>here!
>
>Rework Eliminators are not an Elecraft product, but they easily could be!
>Offered by Gary (KI4GGX) and Ken (WB2ART), these un-module headers are a
>logical follow-on accessory for anyone who has (or will have) a K2.
>Elegance, excellence and usefulness ... sound familiar? Rework Eliminators
>meet the Elecraft high standards in every way. And let's face it, we're
>awfully picky about what goes into our K2. Gary and Ken have resolved the
>problem of being able to temporarily remove specific installed K2 options,
>returning the K2 to its "virgin" state at will, without compromising the
>electrical or aesthetic integrity of the K2s pcbs due to reworking (i.e.,
>de-soldering and re-soldering). Their design is truly elegant in its
>simplicity, superbly executed with very high quality pcbs and assembly &
>user's guide, with usefulness that will last for the life of your K2. For 20
>bucks ($8 - $20, depending upon which flavor kit you purchase), you simply
>can't go wrong. It's a no-brainer!
>
>Long before the Rework Eliminators came to fruition, I had the opportunity
>to chat with Gary via email as this project was developing in his head. In a
>sense, I've watched Rework Eliminators "grow up". More importantly, I had
>ample opportunity to watch Gary and Ken agonize over the smallest details,
>wanting this to be a no compromise K2 add-on that anyone would be proud to
>own while maintaining the Elecraft standard that we've all come to expect
>and respect. In fact, I was so inspired by their attention to detail and
>quality, I offered to help proof-read the final versions of the User's
>Guide. Mine was a small contribution, but a proud one nevertheless. So this
>is my disclaimer: yes, I was a proof-reader, but I was also one of the few
>who pre-ordered and paid long before the first kit shipped. I believed in
>the project (and them) before the kits existed. Now, with the Rework
>Eliminators in my K2, my delight and respect was never misplaced! Please
>check out their site: http://home.cfl.rr.com/garyhvizdak/KI4GGX/unpcbs/
>
>73,
>Mitch - W2MDE (K2 #4445)
>
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