[Elecraft] A few questions before ordering the K2 kit...

[jez]

Alan, Don,


Alan D. Wilcox wrote:
> You might want to purchase the pre-wound toroids from Mike Morohovich. His
> flyer is included in the K2 package, but if you order early, you'll have
> them when your K2 arrives. 
> 
> Aside from being tedious to wind, many builders come to grief because
> they've left enamel on the leads and didn't get a good solder connection.
> Such a problem can be difficult to spot.

Thanks for the email address, might be helpful as I have never wound toroids
before. I already have a bit of this enamelled copper wire and a old toroid
which I will first use to train winding and soldering. 




Don Cunningham wrote:
> I see a couple of very informative messages in reply to your questions, so
> I won't repeat but one has really not been answered simply.  The APP
> connector is short for Anderson Power Pole.  Google that and you will get
> an education on a connector set that is becoming a defacto standard.

Thanks, good to know - I must admit I've never seen those connectors before!


Don Cunningham wrote:
> The main thing, Thomas, is to ENJOY your trip as a radio amateur.  I have
> loved my 38 years in amateur radio and have many friends I would never
> have made without it.  It has become a valued part of life for me.

Well, my first contact with the HAM world on this list was quite promising.
Can't await going on air!


Thomas
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