[Elecraft] Suggestions for newbie HF Operator

[Matthew D. Pitts]

Good evening all,

I am currently looking into buying an Elecraft K2 for my first HF Radio. 
My question is this; what configuration is the best to start out with 
for a Technician Class Ham like myself? Obviously, I feel confident 
enough in my ability to build it, or I would be spending the money on a 
commercially assembled radio. I also have downloaded all the manuals and 
looked through them to get a general idea of what tools are needed to 
build the various assemblies.

Matthew N8OHU