[Elecraft] K2 Build: Requesting Tips and Tricks

[Don Wilhelm]

Scott,

First, do not mix up the front panel, control board, and RF board parts 
when doing inventory, do each separately.
Inventory the inductor bag contents separately as well - there is a 1mH 
RF choke that looks very closely like a 1k resistor.

If you are not adept at identifying screw sizes, measure them (they are 
all 4-40 diameter).

The best method of keeping the parts organized is to use the old 
"Heathkit" method.  Seal up an empty USPS Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate 
Box (the 13.5 x 12 x 3.5 inch size) and you have 2 'trays' with 
cardboard corrugation on both sides. Stick the component leads in the 
corrugations.  The center of the tray can be used to hold the larger 
items and hardware.  I personally do not like muffin tins or plastic 
boxes for the hardware because I cannot get my fingers in to grasp them 
easily, but some folks seem to like to use them.

73,
Don W3FPR


On 6/15/2018 10:45 AM, Scott wrote:
> I'll be starting a K2 build in the near future after the inventory is 
> complete.  A partial inventory is complete at this point.  I'm looking 
> for tips and tricks for a successful build.  Right now my biggest 
> problem as I see it, is how to organize all the caps and resistors to 
> make the build go smooth and relatively quick.  At any rate, all 
> suggestions are welcome.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Scott
> AD5HS
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