John,
I suggest that you obtain a good lamp with a magnifying glass attached.
Mine has a round florescent lamp that fits around the lens. This provides
plenty of light and the magnification really improves you productivity. I
am not saying that the K2 is too small - just that time has taken a toll on
my eyes!! Another item that may help is a vice to hold the circuit boards
while you are installing components and soldering. I do not consider this
as important as the magnifying lamp.
Robie - AJ4F
K2 s/n 6165
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Huggins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 11:08 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Conception of a K2
OK so I have decided to buy the base K2 kit and build it along with my
son; He needs to see a process like this unfold.
I have read the various FAQs, tips, etc.
I am not new to kit building.
We have a good soldering station.
If the K2 works out well we will use it on CW for a while and then add
enhancements: SSB first then others (perhaps DSP, 160M, 60M-Xvrter,
100Watts)..
Are there tools or tips I am missing before I drop the coin?
John
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