[Elecraft] [K2] how much harder to build: K2 vs K1?

[Ken Alexander]

Hi There,

I don't know if the degree of difficulty is that much greater in a K2 compared to a K1; there's just a lot more of it to do.  In terms of the effort required to complete a kit, building a K2 might be equivalent to building three or four K1s and will take you that much longer.

There are so many outstanding resources on this reflector it would be almost impossible to fail if you are methodical and patient.  That said, I'd go straight for the K2.  You're going to end up there eventually!  ;-)

73,

Ken Alexander
VE3HLS


--- On Thu, 12/31/09, lstavenhagen <lstavenhagen at hotmail.com> wrote:

> From: lstavenhagen <lstavenhagen at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [Elecraft] [K2]  how much harder to build: K2 vs K1?
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Thursday, December 31, 2009, 1:27 AM
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I'm considering building a K2, but here's my situation. I'd
> be a first-time
> kit builder, I've never had the opportunity to build and
> the K2 looks like
> it'd be great fun and a great learning experience. The K1
> sounds like it's
> the better choice for a first-time build, but the K2
> matches what I need in
> a radio a lot better.
> 
> So I guess my general question is, how much harder would a
> K2 be to build
> over a K1? I.e. what are the "gotchas" with the K2 for a
> novice builder that
> aren't in a K1?
> 
> I know this is kind of vague, but that's the only way I can
> think of to ask
> the question. I think I'd still do OK if I took my time and
> got good tools
> (I just ordered the recommended weller soldering station).
> 
> Thanks,
> LS
> W5QD 
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