John,
There's lots of good advice here - I used a small pocket
magnifier to read the markings on some of the components. At some point
I bought a magnifying lamp from the local office supply store - it
worked fine for reading component values and for lighting the work, but
the range of the magnifier was much to close to actually build the K2
under it. These lamps are intended for reading, so they focus quite
close to the page. If you need a magnifying lamp for building, I
understand that you can order lamps with a longer range magnifier that
focus further away from the circuit board. Check the archives as this
subject has been discussed in the past.
My approach to managing components is to stick all components of
the same type and value on a strip on masking tape wrapped over the end
of the leads, and then write the value on the tape. As I need a
component, I just pull it out of the tape.
Good luck.
Bob W1SRB
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Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 12:45 AM
To: John Huggins; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [SPAM?] Re: [Elecraft] Conception of a K2
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
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From: "John Huggins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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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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