[Elecraft] Suggestions for newbie HF Operator

[James A]

In addition, I would check out the rework-eliminator, http://www.unpcbs.com/

I am building a K2 right now and like the way it is going together with this 
product.

Jim
KA2RVO
K2 #5919

>From: "Craig Rairdin" <craigr at laridian.com>
>To: "'Matthew D. Pitts'" <mpitts at suite224.net>,<elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Suggestions for newbie HF Operator
>Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2007 17:05:06 -0600
>
>At a minimum you need the SSB option unless you plan to operate only CW.
>
>If you're going to operate SSB you should consider the KPA100. QRP phone is
>not impossible or unheard of, but it's not as easy as CW.
>
>I like the antenna tuner, but that's optional depending on your antenna
>situation.
>
>Beyond that, everything is optional.
>
>Craig
>NZ0R
>K2/100 #4941
>K1 #1966
>KX1 #1499
>
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>[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Matthew D. Pitts
>Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 4:08 PM
>To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] Suggestions for newbie HF Operator
>
>
>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
>
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