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

[Don Wilhelm]

  The surface mount IC for the KSB2 board is already pre-mounted.  No 
need to wire it in place.
The only thing that means is that one should handle the board itself in 
an anti-static environment.
A wrist strap is good, but the addition of an anti-static mat is great.  
Connect the lead on the wrist strap and the mat to the AC safety ground 
- assuming you have proper house wiring.  Make sure the AC ground is 
intact.  You can obtain a simple tester for AC receptacles at a hardware 
or DIY store.

I agree the ATU is not packed as tightly, but for anyone who has 
completed the K2, either can be tackled without major problems - just 
follow the instructions (in order) and use good soldering techniques.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/1/2011 9:55 AM, John Ragle wrote:
> 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
>
> =====
>
> 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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