[Elecraft] New K2 Build

[Dauer, Edward]

   Hello Bruce --

I have built three K2s, with almost every accessory and option there is other than the transverters.  I agree with all who have advised that the K2 be finished first and, except for the indicated KSB2 bits, then do the add-ons later.  My reason for doing it that way was to be able to troubleshoot problems if any emerge.  Having the options in would have complicated that for me.  So I built the K2, tested and aligned, and then added each option, testing as I went along.  

The rework isn't difficult.  And if you enjoy building a kit like this - which you will - doing that is just more of the fun.  If you don't already have one, buy a solder sucker.  The hand-held spring-loaded vacuum types are inexpensive and help greatly to clean out through-holes when something is removed.  Hakko sells one for about 18 USD.

Ted, KN1CBR


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    Message: 7
    Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2019 18:32:07 +0000
    From: Bruce McCartney <cairndhu at mac.com>
    To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
    Subject: [Elecraft] New K2 build
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    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!
    
    Thank you.
    
    Bruce 
    
    GM4BDJ
    
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