[Elecraft] Conception of a K2

[Robie Elms]

John,

I suggest that you obtain a good lamp with a magnifying glass attached. 
Mine has a round florescent lamp that fits around the lens.  This provides 
plenty of light and the magnification really improves you productivity.  I 
am not saying that the K2 is too small - just that time has taken a toll on 
my eyes!!  Another item that may help is a vice to hold the circuit boards 
while you are installing components and soldering.  I do not consider this 
as important as the magnifying lamp.

Robie - AJ4F

K2 s/n 6165

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Huggins" <john at johnhuggins.com>
To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 11:08 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Conception of a K2


> OK so I have decided to buy the base K2 kit and build it along with my
> son; He needs to see a process like this unfold.
>
> I have read the various FAQs, tips, etc.
>
> I am not new to kit building.
>
> We have a good soldering station.
>
> If the K2 works out well we will use it on CW for a while and then add
> enhancements: SSB first then others (perhaps DSP, 160M, 60M-Xvrter,
> 100Watts)..
>
> Are there tools or tips I am missing before I drop the coin?
>
> John
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