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

[srife at swbell.net]

	Hi LS. I have never built a K1, but I would guess that a K2 is 2 or
3 times the complexity of a K1. But don't let that scare you. The
instructions for assembly are superb and the Elecraft support is as well.
The K2 was my first major project and I just followed the assembly manual to
the "T" and everything worked as specified. You will have some questions
along the way, but Don Wilhelm and a host of others here on the reflector
will help you out.

	Ordering the torroids pre-wound will will speed up the proces quite
a bit and is not all that expensive.


Stan Rife 
W5EWA 



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Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 7:27 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] [K2] how much harder to build: K2 vs K1?


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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