[Elecraft] Conception of a K2

[David Wilburn]

Must haves
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Good light
Magnifying glass
Dental pick
Negative lock tweezers (big ones do not send parts flying)
Good Multi-meter

Handy items
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Frequency counter - or you can wait till all is complete and use 
WWV/Spectogram
Capacitance meter - not required, but it helped me with identifying parts

The rework eliminators are useful, as mentioned.  Also some of the 
Elecraft mini-modules are big help in filling out some of your test 
equipment for alignment.  I have the noise generator and the one for 
setting the S meter, but I wished I had picked up the dummy load and a 
couple of others.

K2 is a great project.  Real straight forward, and great think tank here 
to ask questions to.  Best of luck to you.

David Wilburn
dave.wilburn at verizon.net
K4DGW
K2 #5982


John Huggins wrote:
> 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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