[Elecraft] K2 Build Sequence Question

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

That's exactly how the K2 was designed to be built, Jon.

The design is modular so you can add the bits at any time. Each is
independent of the others. 

When building it all at once, you're still cautioned to do it in stages like
that, testing the performance at each point to be sure all is well, before
going on.

That way, if you have any problems, it's much easier to find and fix them. 

BTW, the K3 is designed the same way. The breakdown is different but, like
all Elecraft rigs, the modular design allows you to add the features you
want when you want.

Ron AC7AC


-----Original Message-----
I'm thinking of building a K2.  My thought is that I eventually want a K2 w/
100 watts and SSB, but I'd like to take it in stages by first building a K2,
then upping it to 100 watts, and then finally adding SSB.  

More specifically, I thought I'd do the following:

1.  Order the K2 and a KAT100 this week (I figure the KAT100 rather than the
KAT2 given my intention of eventually moving up to 100 watts).  I expect
that I'll also add the KNB2 at this point since things can be pretty noisy
at my QTH.

2. Add the KDSP2 later this year (Nov/Dec) once I get some familiarity with
the K2 itself.

3. Add the KPA100 around April 2009, which should be just in time for me to
work with it a little before Field Day 2009.

4.  Add the KSB2 at some later date (probably sometime in the first half of
2010).

For those who have done something like this -- or at least thought about it
-- are there any significant gotcha's that you think I should know about?
Is adding the KPA100 or the KSB2 very difficult and would you strongly argue
against adding later versus build now?  Should I switch the sequence (e.g.,
SSB first, then 100 watts)?

Thanks in advance for your input.

Jon
KB1QBZ


      
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