[Elecraft] Conception of a K2

[Brett gazdzinski]

 I always find a DMM that measures capacitance and inductance
very handy to check parts. I have a wavetech that cost about $80.00
about 5 years ago that does that.

I did NOT do a parts inventory, I had no patience for one, was
missing no parts, but had a few places where I had trouble identifying
the part...inductors mostly.

The caps I tried to organize in piles on the desk with the values
written in pencil on the desk, there are a LOT of caps and a LOT
of different values....a LOT of piles....

Otherwise, its all soldering (a lighted magnifier is great, staples
sells them, along with other places).

I had zero real issues when done, but trouble shot the power output
circuitry for a while, as its VERY subject to swr in the base radio.

Building is incredibly fun, you want to get done and try the rig,
but once its done, you miss the building....

Brett
N2DTS


> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Huggins
> Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 12:09 AM
> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> 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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