[Elecraft] K2 Build: Requesting Tips and Tricks

[Martin Sole]

I built 7723 last year and it was an outstanding way to while away a 
good few days in the desert.  Here's a couple of things that might help 
you along:

It's not one kit it's 3. Think of it like that and keep everything 
separate. Even though you will do a minimal build on the RF board for 
test purposes it's still 3 kits.

It's not a one day build. Even if you spend every waking hour on it (you 
wont!) it still takes a fair few days/weeks/months to get through.

The book is right! Even when it's just plain wrong, it's right. Go back 
read it again, ask on here. But that build book must have been worked 
over almost 8000 times, it's right.

I couldn't find any suitable trays to organise components but I bought a 
set of small(ish) plastic pots with lids. Big enough to get my fingers 
in. I had 12 I think which was more than enough, about 4 inches diameter 
and a couple of inches deep. Keeping the lids on and marked with the 
contents helped keep from them scattering from a careless movement or 
other accident.

Keep everything as Elecraft intended. If it came in a separate little 
brown envelope, inventory it then put it back in the envelope. Keep the 
resistors on their tapes, they are in fitting order.

Get a good quality pair of flush cutters and learn how to use them. It's 
worthwhile perfecting the technique of close cutting the leads before 
soldering, makes a nice board to handle afterwards and is very very very 
necessary in the area of the main vfo encoder.

Ask questions here, it's a fantastic resource.

Last, but by no means least, enjoy! As the ads say, it's the most fun 
you have with your clothes on. Though that might depend on how you do 
your kit building :)

73
Martin, HS0ZED



On 15/06/2018 21:45, 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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