[Elecraft] It's ALL Built!

[Siu Johnny]

Hi Jim,

Making mistakes in building kits are common.  When I built my 10th K2, I 
still make mistakes.  However, tbe beauty of making mistakes is that you 
will learn something.

On the other hand, each time you talk to Gary, you will learn more about 
the circuity.  It is a well rewarding exercise. 

73

Johnny Siu VR2XMC

From: "Jim Brassell" <jimbrass at bellsouth.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] It's ALL Built!
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:06:11 -0500

Hey, All.

I put the KAT100 in line this evening and that completes the build.  A K2 
with KDSP2, KNB2, K160RX, and KSB2, a KPA100, a KAT100, an XG2, and a DL1.  
All working FB.  Boy, that little rig is nice.  My compliments to the 
owners and staff at Elecraft.  Special thanks to the marketing folks and 
Gary Surrancy at Elecraft and Don Wilhelm.  To all you new to Elecraft 
and/or building radios, listen to what Don says.  I think he told me at 
least 23 times to check my soldering when I was having a problem with the 
thermister board.  I looked at everything else but the thermister board.  
After two weeks and constant prodding by Gary, I pulled the thermister 
board, resoldered all the components, built new leads, and put it back on 
the RF board.  Guess, what .... problem was gone.  Could have saved my self 
two weeks if I had listened.  As Don says, '.. check your soldering.  Then 
check your soldering.  Finally, check the soldering.'  I developed a 
technique of installing each component, one at a time.  When I trimmed the 
leads, I went back and reheated the joins and checked them with my 
magnifier.  I had exactly zero problems with all the options, the KPA100, 
and the KAT100 using that technique.  And, I followed Don's advice.  
Believe me, taking special care the first time will result in a lot fewer 
(if any) problems and a lot quicker build.  Final observation:  SPECTROGRAM 
is worth every penny.  It is $49.95 now, but it will make a real difference 
with your filters.

See you on the air.

73

Jim, K4ZMV

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