[Elecraft] K2 S/N #5396 up and running employing the ReworkEliminator & UNPCBs

[Ken Alexander]

Hi Ron,

Agreed.  If the transceiver is complete then the
benefit is diminished, but life is still a little
easier if you have to remove a module and possibly
re-insert it later.  Depends on how many times you end
up removing and replacing.

I expect to receive my K2 in a few days, so they look
like a worthwhile option for me.

I have a stained glass project to finish off before I
can start on my K2.  A good incentive to finish it
off, but not exactly a great way to get soldering
practice!  

73,

Ken Alexander
VE3HLS

--- Ron D'Eau Claire <rondec at easystreet.com> wrote:

> Ken, VE3HLS wrote:
> 
> This really does sound like a great idea and
> something
> I should incorporate into my new K2.
> 
> Although, looking at their website I couldn't tell
> the difference between an
> UNPCB and a Rework Eliminator. 
> The whole thing left me confused...I'm sure it's
> mostly just me, but it's going to take some more
> head scratching before I
> can determine what I need.
> 
> ---------------------------------------
> 
> What would be the benefit in a finished K2? 
> 
> I can understand the idea of the gadgets for someone
> building a new K2 who
> absolutely does not want to touch any of the
> finished boards to remove a
> jumper or capacitor as needed to add other modules,
> but it looks like the
> amount of work to re-equip a finished K2 is
> comparable with adding the
> modules themselves! 
> 
> Ron AC7AC
> 
>