Its been 15 years or so [K2 S/N 4398] but my resistors were taped in the
order of insertion. If yours are, don't remove them before needed. I
measured each of mine as I was about to insert it, and all were
correct. I can see the colors, I just can't name them so this was a
huge gift from Elecraft. Benton Harbor just sent a bag, but of course
auto-insertion equipment hadn't been invented then either. [:-) I've
always wondered how the machine that tapes them works.
73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County
On 6/15/2018 4:03 PM, Brian Denley wrote:
Scott:
Get some magnification aid: binocular microscope, magnifying lamp, etc. Some
of those parts are pretty small and solder joints need to be inspected. Good
lighting is a must as well as an anti static mat.
Brian
KB1VBF
Sent from my iPad
On Jun 15, 2018, at 2:14 PM, hawley, charles j jr <c-haw...@illinois.edu> wrote:
I took about 10 years to build it. I started, then moved the ham shack to the
new addition. I recorded every mod, change and alternate part over the 10 years
and essentially wrote a new updated assembly manual. Bought all the add on
options. Bought new firm ware that I never got to use and bought new again at
the finish. Turned it on and guess what, no issues. Somehow I like the way it
sounds, maybe better than the K3...
Chuck
KE9UW
Sent from my iPhone, cjack
On Jun 15, 2018, at 11:24 AM, Martin Sole <hs0...@gmail.com> wrote:
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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