[Elecraft] Installing KSB2 and Rework eliminator

[Bob 'bz' Zinn]

Phil,

I just finished building k2/100 #5884 with KDSP2, KNB, KAT100-1, K60XV,
K160RX and KSB2 adapter.

As also a former electronic tech (FCC 1st phone, 2nd telegraph w/radar
endorsement, TEA CET in Audio, radio/television & industrial
electronics, a couple of year board repair of mini computers, taught
basic electronics and avionics) I, too, am not afraid to unsolder things
(the radio shack unsoldering iron, with its little rubber bulb, really
works!).

I STRONGLY advise that you spend the 17 bux on the Rework Eliminator. I
only regret that I didn't build mine first and have my K2 'upgrade
ready' from the start.

I have needed to use the RE modules a couple of times already. I needed
to remove various modules for testing. For example, I needed to remove
the KDSP2 to get to TP3 to check the 4 MHz oscillator calibration.
Without the RE, I would have had to (re) install some jumpers (and
possibly made a damaging mistake) in order to be sure that everything
was working right while making the measurements. With the RE, I just
plugged the right 'un' module in and everything worked fine.

The RE modules are 'cheap insurance'. You never know when something may
fail in the K2 and you will want to remove all the options in order to
trouble shoot the problems.

Oh, the SSB module is NOT difficult to install, just build it and plug
it in, turn it on and align the filters.

73 de N5bz

> From: "Phil Zminda" <phil-z at comcast.net> Subject: [Elecraft]
> Installing KSB2 To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> Message-ID:
> 
> 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


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