[Elecraft] [Bulk] ssb module or atu first?

[John Ragle]

The only possibly complicated spot in the ssb board is a tiny 
surface-mount component, which is itself mounted on a small circuit 
board that needs to be literally wired in place. Otherwise, as Bill 
says, the packing density is high, but it goes together without trouble.

The ATU is very straightforward, and is moreover a very (extremely) 
useful add-on. I found it fun to build. (In fact, the whole K2 + 
accessories experience was quite enjoyable -- I built the ATU, the SSB, 
the 100 watt unit, and the 10 watt unit
slowly and deliberately, and was delighted with the end product. The 
precision with which the units went together was very pleasant compared 
to the many Heathkits I built earlier in another life.

John Ragle -- W1ZI

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On 1/1/2011 9:28 AM, Bill Coleman wrote:
> On the K2, the SSB module is the toughest to build, since the board is more cram-packed than any other. I'd suggest the ATU first, unless you feel up to tackling the SSB module first.
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