[Elecraft] K2 Build

[Matt VK2RQ]

Just finished my K2 (just the basic one at this stage, still waiting for the postman to deliver the SSB module). It really is a great kit, and lots of fun to build. Now I'm just doing the filter alignment with Spectragram, and will do the final dial calibration once propagation picks up and I can hear WWV.

The RF probe is only there if you run into trouble later, to help you trace signals, and the only thing you test at stage 1 with the frequency counter is to verify that the frequency counter can in fact count. I don't think you need to wait for replacement parts for your probes before starting stage 2 -- just complete stage 2, and at the end when they get you to power on the rig, you can do the initial frequency counter test then (at the end of stage 2, you'll need the frequency counter to set up the receiver on 40m).

Enjoy the build, it's a great feeling to make that first contact :-)

73, Matt VK2RQ

 
On 20 Apr 2014, at 9:41 am, Lane <software.research.development at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I'm doing a K2 build, and was doing good till I got to the RF and freq.
> probe assemblies. The part 1 tests (power up, encoder, relays) worked fine.
> 
> However, things came to a halt at the RF probe and freq. counter assembly,
> mainly for lack of details in the instructions and my on-the-job training,
> and so I messed those up.
> 
> I am wondering if I can continue w/ the part 2 assembly till I find new
> parts or must I do the audio amp and tone generator tests, keyer, s-meter
> alignment, and bargraph current test first, before starting part 2
> assembly. I.e. Can I go back and do the tests after starting part 2
> assembly?
> 
> Thanks,
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