[Elecraft] K2 #6358 Build Begins

[bill KE5KWE]

Hello Tony:

I am a little ahead of you, just getting ready to go through the second set
of testing and tuning the receiver.  I second what the others have said
about using a visor with several interchangeable magnifying lenses.  Also
make sure that you match parts to their pictures and don't be hesitant of
calling the guys and girls at Elecraft, when a part does not quite match. 
Turns out that certain parts have changed appearances by color or shape. 
But they are great and reply quite quickly.  Finally someone there gave two
other tips.  1) work on a raised platform, so that the parts are at eyelevel
when using magnification or lower your chair to accomplish the same idea,
saves on the back pain! and 2) Buy some bright portable Halogen bulb lamps
to use for lighting the boards and parts, also saves on eyesight!  Good luck
on the build and I hope to QSO with you, when I get s/n 6301 on the air and
learn code!!

Bill, KE5KWE
On the Road in the USA

Tony Parker-2 wrote:
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> "I began the build of K2 s/n 6358 today.
> My initial impression is that this isn't your father's Heathkit:
> They sure shrunk the parts!"
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