[Elecraft] A new perspective
Hi all, it's been awhile since I last posted to the reflector. There has been quite a bit of noise out there about disatifaction with Elecraft Support. Now I can sympathise with anyone who is experiencing problems with building rigs. Over a year ago I managed to wreck Two (2) perfectly good K2s - due to lack of knowledge, skill and proper tools/equipment, and most of all lack of patience. Boo - hoo me! My impatience and desire to have the perfect rig took over and disaster resulted. Sure it hurt at the time, but I assigned all the blame to myself and have moved on. For the past year now I have regrouped, retooled and adapted a more rational attitude toward Amateur Radio. Iv'e managed to build a few simpler rigs from various companies and have also put together some accessories for the shack. My soldering annd building skills have greatly improved and I have gained more knowledge, Most of all I have learned patience. I'm still young (53) and have at least a couple of solar maximums left. Maybe next year I'll build that k2 (or K3 hi! hi!) But what is really important for me is that I am still greatly satisified with Amateur Radio, and for that matter Elecraft Inc. Just recently I got 2 people interested in this hobby.I have also rediscovered the fun of operating portable QRP in the field. Just do something constructive instead of dwelling upon the negative.Group therapy might help.So ADAPT A NEW PERSPECTIVE. Elecraft is a good company. I like what they do. And I will continue to be a satisified customer. ___ 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] A new perspective
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RE: [Elecraft] A new perspective
I think (not sure here) the techniques and needed skills are the same with the K2 or K1. The difference is just scale. The K2 is just more of the same. Of course, more means there is more chance to do something wrong, but I don't think the K1 is any easier (or tougher) to build, just shorter. I've not built a K1, only a K2 plus a few accessories. I found I did a better job on the K2 than the KPA100 simply because I was scared to death by the K2 so I worked slowly, READ and FOLLOWED all the instructions to a T and made only 1 mistake (one part in the wrong place). With the KPA100 I was a bit more confident and made more mistakes. Same with the AF mini-module. It is small and should have been a perfect build but lack of attention to detail caused me to put one part in the wrong place. You can always hire someone to build it for you. There is no shame in that, some of us like to build, some don't. Either way, we can all enjoy a great radio. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - -Original Message- From: Dennis Vavra What is the level of difficulty in contructing the K1 compared to the K2? ___ 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] A new perspective
HI Tom, Don... As you know I inflicted critical damage to K2 #06008. I will not relive this event for you. This was my second attempt at putting together the K2 since December.. (By the way I think the K2 is a very fine radio, and I truely envy those who have one). At this point if I were to purchase a third K2 I believe I would be placing my mental/emotional health at risk, and even perhaps entering tnto Al Gore territory. A new direction and/or perspective is needed here. I was looking at your other products on the site, and am curious about the other rigs...K1 etc..Question: What is the level of difficulty in contructing the K1 compared to the K2? Also was curious about the KX1. As a future project I may endevour to make another attempt on the K2. Until the time comes when I have acquired a better perspective, and have more finely honed skills, I shall refrain from another attempt at the K2. Lastly, all fault remains with me. Tom, Don and others gave me timely advise and encouragement. Amateur Radio is after all a hobby. Dennis Vavra, AD5LY ___ 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] A new perspective
Steve, (N4EUK) Much thanks for the info on the K1. I will probably purchase the K1 kit. I might even get some mini modules for Alignment etc.. I like the idea of operating rigs without commercial power and the K1 looks very portable. Have to wait awhile and save up the money. Can hardly wait!! Dennis Vavra, AD5LY ___ 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
