[Elecraft] K2 6050 Built!

[eKotz]

K2 #6050 with KDSP, KNB2, KSB2, K160RX AND KPA100 options is now up and 
running.   I took my time in the build and it was great fun, however, as 
always, over far too soon.

I had wanted to use Rework Eliminators boards (www.unpcbs.com) and 
although I came close to not installing them I did decide to go ahead 
with the build including the RE boards as part of the process.   I am 
very glad that I did.   I found the RE manual's instructions very easy 
to follow in conjunction with the K2 manuals.   When I had a question 
regarding a RE component value they were quick to respond and help me... 
even though it turned out to be a problem with my measuring instruments. 
  They have gone far out of their way to help.   I especially thanked 
them "... for the definite sense of the fellowship of ham radio that I 
learned to love back in the 70's when I was first licensed."   Nice 
fellows to work with.

I also had a couple of difficulties with the K2 kit and needed to 
receive a replacement Tilt Bail and a length of speaker wire and they 
had the needed items in the mail to me immediately.   Absolutely great 
service.

My thanks to the friendly folks at Elecraft for a great kit and 
service... to Ron, AC7AC, for the Builder's Alert on Installing Trimmer 
Capacitors, to Gary, AB7MY, for the KPA100 Errata E-2 and to Scott, 
AH6KL, for sending the need parts out so quickly.   With the exception 
of the tilt bail, speaker wire and the two files previously mentioned, I 
found that the difficulties I had with the kits were of my own 
misinterpretation of the instructions and very easily and quickly corrected.

With the addition of the Reflector and the various K2 supporting 
websites one may not go wrong in choosing to build an Elecraft kit.

I believe that the marriage of Elecraft K2 and Rework Eliminator boards 
is an excellent one.   The RE boards have saved me time and eliminated 
unnecessary rework during the k2 assembly.   What a great feeling to 
just unplug the RE board, plug in the Elecraft Option and have it work 
correctly the first time, every time... that really made it worthwhile. 
  The only RE board still plugged in is the one for the K60XV option 
which I have not bought as yet.    In using the RE boards the K2 
definitely is "Option Ready".

Now to get this tired 62 year old mind wrapped around all those menu 
selections.  <g>.    I am sure I will have questions sometime.

Great job everyone!   Excellent products!   I would do it again... and 
again.

73,
Ed  - AD7GR
K2 #6050