Chris, I have built a HW8 (30 yrs ago), a K2 (2006) and several other kits and projects during my ham life. The K2 is just as easy to build as a HW8. Just follow the instructions and take your time. As for engineering, I was most impressed by the K2 kit. No long wire cables atc. I loved building the K2 and it was just as easy to align as the HW8.
Building is smooth and I say it again, take your time, don't be hasty, check every box on the page of the manual after you have done something. Checking the box on the page will take your eyes off the K2 for a moment and that really helped me to avoid mistakes. Also, if you have patience, you will be rewarded. If you go to fast, you will make mistakes. Good luck. 73 Arie PA3A -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- Van: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Namens Chip Hood Verzonden: maandag 19 februari 2007 14:33 Aan: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Onderwerp: [Elecraft] building a K-2 compared to HW-9 I am trying to get a feel for the difficulty to build a K-2 (w/SSB and tuner options) compared to a Heathkit HW-9: difficulty, time to complete, troubleshooting, etc. My last kit was a good while back - an HW-9 with band pack. I'd like to build the K-2 myself but don't want to bite off more than I can handle or have time to complete. Thanks for any input. 73, KM4AF -- Chip _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
