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

[Dr. Werner Furlan]

hi, 

I can only speak for the K2 which I built. The key point is your soldering 
skills. Next point is patience and following the instructions. 
If you want to see my building pathway you can find it here: 

http://www.qsl.net/oe9fwv/k2.html

from the dates you can see how long it took me to finish the task. 

One idea someone already wrote on the list is building a small kit like 
the XG2 or something like this and see if your soldering skills are 
already sufficient or need improvement....

And if you plan to start: I sugest to look at the rework eliminator kit. I 
missed this point unfortunately.
http://www.unpcbs.com/


73! and have fun!
de Werner OE9FWV


lstavenhagen schrieb am 30 Dec 2009 um 17:27:

> 
> 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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