[Elecraft] [K2] Build questions

[EricJ]

If you aren't already familiar with it, get some solder wick. Radio 
Shack and anywhere they sell solder normally has it. It's just finely 
braided copper wire. Lay the end on a solder joint, heat it with the 
iron and it wicks up excess solder so you can easily remove components 
when you add the KSB2 etc. it will save a lot of wear and tear on the 
board. In fact, if you are removing them completely, it's safer to cut 
the component out, solder wick the remaining stubs and pull them out. A 
little cleanup with alcohol and you would never know a part had been 
soldered in there.

Eric
KE6US



On 2/14/2014 10:07 PM, Sean Michael Johnston wrote:
> Thanks for the advice Johnny.
> This seems to be the best way to go for a first time builder like myself.
>
> On Feb 14, 2014, at 8:04 PM, Johnny Siu <vr2xmc at yahoo.com.hk> wrote:
>
>> I know other experts will give you more advice.  From my past experience, I would build the basic K2 first.  Since you have KSB2, there are some components for KSB2 to be installed on the front panel, you can do that as well.
>>
>> Once your basic K2 is ready and fine, you can start with the others.  I am assuming a first builder.  For me, built many K2 in the past, I will cut the corner and install all relevant parts of the options in RF / front panel board at first hand.  This approach is not recommended if you don't familiar with K2 building because this will hinder the troubleshooting process in case of problems.
>>
>> I don't object the installation of junction connector but you have to make proper record yourself - see taking a photo with your smartphone.
>>
>> Hope this help.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Johnny VR2XMC
>> 寄件人︰ Sean Michael Johnston <sean at seanmichaeljohnston.com>
>> 收件人︰ elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>> 傳送日期︰ 2014年02月15日 (週六) 9:27 AM
>> 主題︰ [Elecraft] [K2] Build questions
>>
>> I am building the K2 along with options KDSP2, KSB2, K160RX, & K60XV, and I would like to avoid desoldering parts as much as possible.
>> Does anyone have a suggestion as to which parts of the options it is OK to add as I am building the RF board?
>> Is it safe to add any of the larger capacitors from the add-on kits without attaching the actual add-on boards for initial testing of the K2, or is that a bad idea?
>> I am planning on installing all the Junction connectors and plugging in temporary jumpers instead of soldering the jumpers directly to board. Is this recommended/safe?
>>
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>>
>> Thanks - Sean
>>
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