[Elecraft] Rework Eliminators: when to use them, and why

[Elliott Lawrence]

The pin jumpers are available from places like All Electronics for 50 cents 
for a 40 pin header.  Cut the header into appropriate lengths and solder 
jumper wires and caps/resistors across the correct pins.  Put the jumpers 
for the each mod in a small envelope appropriately marked and ready for use 
if necessary.

I can't see spending big bucks when $2 will do for something you will rarely 
use!! It really is that easy.

73
Elliott WA6TLA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "wayne burdick" <n6kr at elecraft.com>
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 9:28 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Rework Eliminators: when to use them, and why


> Gary and company have done a very professional job on the "Eliminators." 
> Some builders will find them useful. On the other hand, Elecraft's 
> documentation and staging of construction is consistent and carefully 
> planned, so they are not a necessity.
>
> It's clear that builders can successfully complete the K2 using either 
> method.
>
> Here's my recommendation:
>
> -  If the notion of plug-in substitutes for future options strongly 
> appeals to you, and you don't mind *carefully* following the additional 
> set of instructions that comes with them, then by all means consider this 
> method.
>
> -  If you'd prefer to minimize the amount of documentation you have to 
> deal with in building a kit, then stick with the Elecraft manuals. If 
> you're capable of building a K2, then you certainly won't have any trouble 
> adding options "our" way.
>
> Disclaimer: I'm the principle designer of the K2 and wrote most of the 
> manuals, so I could be biased. You decide  :)
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
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