[Elecraft] New K2 Build w/ Options

[Jim Fuller]

On 8/15/2019 12:00 PM, W0CD wrote:
> Good afternoon.
>
> I just received a new K2 kit from Elecraft (#7899). It includes all
> available options for the K2/100 (amp, audio filter, 60m, SSB, etc.).
>
> I understand adding these components after the K2 is built will require a
> bit of rework to be completed. Is this true if you are building the entire
> kit, with accessories, from scratch? I noticed the rework boards are no
> longer available and I want to be sure I eliminate as much rework as
> possible (if possible).
>
> In other words, are there any accessories / addons I should be installing at
> the time of the K2 build -- or do I complete the base K2 first before moving
> on.

When I built mine, I built the option kits first, which got me familiar 
the assembly manuals, then I built the main kit, including the various 
connectors for the options, some of which needed temporary jumpers, 
where I used pushon jumper thingies.  It also involved a lot of 
perusing, and cross-referencing, the manuals. Once the main radio was 
finished and tested, then I added (plugged in) the option boards, one at 
a time, testing everything as I went. It all worked spendidly.

The only parts that I needed to add to the main radio at the time I 
built it were the connectors for the options, which were included in the 
options kits,  and some temporary jumpers.

-- 
Jim Fuller
N5XH