[Elecraft] New K2 build

[Don Wilhelm]

Bruce,

Yes, build the K2 first - there is a point where the manual tells you 
that you can add such things as the Front Panel components for the KSB2, 
and headers for other options.  Do NOT attempt to add parts of the K60XV 
option until you have finished building and testing the basic K2.

There are not really many parts to remove - C167 for the KSB2 plus 2 
jumpers (which can be cut if you prefer.  For the K160RX only a jumper 
removal and the addition of 3 capacitors.  For the KNB2, one jumper and 
remove 3 resistors.  The KAF2 requires only 2 jumpers to be removed 
(those cannot be cut), and the K60XV requires only the removal and 
replacement of one capacitor.

You must have done something to expedite that order - UPS Ground 
delivery here in the US is usually 5 to 7 days unless it is to the same 
state or one adjacent where the delivery is next day to 3 days.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/20/2019 1:32 PM, Bruce McCartney via Elecraft wrote:
> I have taken advantage of Elecraft’s National Hobby Month offer and now have a K2 plus KSB2 SSB Option, KNB2 Noise Blanker, KAT2 20W Internal ATU to build.
> 
> My query is: do I build first the K2 transceiver as CW only, then add in the options as completed?
> 
>  From reading the manuals, components have to be removed from the completed K2 before the addition of some options.  It seems a shame to undo work.
> 
> Old blogs mention a Rework Eliminator kit which would have been a solution to my dilemma, but these are long since discontinued.
> 
> So, do I build first and add options later?  I'd be pleased to hear from other K2 builders.
> 
> I must add a huge kudos to both Elecraft and UPS - California to Scotland - 46 hours from ordering to delivery!  What service!
>