[Elecraft] building a K-2 compared to HW-9

[Tom Zeltwanger]

Ron,

I just finished a basic K2. I built it a couple hours at a time over a couple 
months. I will make a wild guess that it took me about 20 hours. This is a real 
rough number, but should give you an idea. Lots of fun and only a couple 
difficult things to do.

The assembly instructions are fabulous, but do watch this list during your 
building, for late breaking issues/changes in the build process.

Good Luck,

Tom KG3V



Quoting ron <roncasa at verizon.net>:

> much easier than the heathkit.
> 
> You will notice the parts are smaller, has no point to point wiring, 
> and almost no mechanical assemblies involved like the tediuos 
> assemblies in HW 9. The alignment (for K1) is easier too.
> 
> Many find it enjoyable to build and usually sell them so they can 
> build another one!
> 
> Ron, wb1hga
> 
> Chip Hood wrote:
> > I am trying to get a feel for the difficulty to build a K-2 (w/SSB and
> tuner options) compared to a Heathkit HW-9:  difficulty, time to complete,
> troubleshooting, etc.
> > 
> > My last kit was a good while back - an HW-9 with band pack.  I'd like to
> build the K-2 myself but don't want to bite off more than I can handle or
> have time to complete.
> 
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