[Elecraft] K2 - getting ready to build

[KBG Luxford]

John,

If you do not purchase and install the Rework Eliminators IMA microphone 
adapter product, AND you are going to use a mic different from the 
Elecraft MH2 or Proset, then DO NOT solder anything to the long gold 
pins of the DIL microphone header.  If you do, you will have trouble 
with the installation of the IMA should you wish to add it at a later 
date.  If you want to look at using different mics, then I would suggest 
you install the IMA now, as part of the build.

All the best with your project.  I have built two K2s, sold one and just 
finished the KPA100, and have not had so much fun and learning in years. 
  Now suffering withdrawal symptoms - shall just try to take comfort in 
a less depleted bank account and less ire from the XYL when all these 
packages stop arriving from Aptos.

Best 73
Kevin
VK3DAP / ZL2DAP