[Elecraft] Installing KSB2

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Hello Phil:

I wouldn't bother, based on what you wrote. I haven't found it at all
difficult to install the various modules as I built my K2 over the years.
The SSB module is particularly easy.

I've disassembled and reassembled my K2 dozens of times over the years while
testing various mods and add-ons with and without various modules installed.
I've never once thought the process was at all difficult and I'm happy that
I don't have extra plugs and headers with jumpers installed for modules I
don't have and may never add.  

Pulling a module and rigging a couple of wire jumpers for the header for
testing without it has never been a problem. In the case of the SSB module,
one of the "jumpers" is a disc ceramic capacitor that provides d-c blocking
in the signal path. I removed it from the board and taped it inside the
cover of the SSB module manual where I can pull it off and slip it into the
proper holes in the connector if I want to remove the SSB module for any
reason. For most of the other modules, it's a matter of using a couple of
clipped component leads to fashion jumpers that slip into the connectors to
complete the circuit with the module removed. Unless you get into doing a
lot of testing and modifying, it's unlikely you'll ever need to remove a
module anyway. 

But, like you, I've got a lot of experience with a soldering iron in the
field and at the lab bench. Maybe that's the difference. 

Ron  



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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Zminda
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 6:56 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] Installing KSB2


My bare-bones K2 is almost completely assembled and ready for final testing.

I will probably build a KSB2 within the next few months. I don't expect to 
add too many other options other than the KNB2, which I already have and 
possibly the K160RX. How much work is to install the KSB2? Since everything 
is still apart, is it worth getting any of the Un-module/Rework eliminators 
or parts kits to save time later on? I can see where installing some headers

or caps now would be convenient, but don't want to over-complicate my final 
testing and alignment process. I am a former electronic tech and not 
bothered by unsoldering components.

Any suggestions are appreciated. This list has been a great resource during 
my build process, which has gone very well. Thanks to all.

Phil Zminda N3ZP