[Elecraft] K2 or K1?

[w6jd at comcast.net]

Hi Gary,

As you have had some kit building experience in the past I don't think you should have any problems with the K2. The instrucion manual is a very complete and understandable "Heathkit" style manual. Just take your time and follow the instructions and you'll have a very rewarding experience, If you run into problems this reflector has an amazing amount of expertise. You might consider downloading the manual to see what you would be dealing with.

Join the K2 club!

73,
Doug, W6JD
K2/100 #1626

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From: "Gary D Krause" <n7hts at bresnan.net> 

> Hi, I've been reading many of the posts here as well as reading through the 
> manuals on the Elecraft site. I've been thinking about building either a K2 
> or K1. I've read some of the magazine articles that state that the K2 is not 
> a beginners kit and I have read other sources that state beginners have built 
> the K2 with no problem. 
> 
> The last time I built a kit was in the eighties. I have no doubt about my 
> soldering abilities and I know that isn't a problem. I've been told on the 
> air that if I'm going to build the K2 or K1 to go for the K2. I would like to 
> build the K2. So, I would like some feed back on what you think. Has anyone 
> here built the K2 as their first kit or Elecraft kit? 
> 
> I really don't want to build the K1 first because, I don't want to spend the 
> money for both rigs. I know I could sell the K1 but, I don't want to be 
> bothered with that. 
> 
> Thanks, 
> Gary, N7HTS 
> 
> 
> 
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