Re: [Elecraft] Does build quality affect performance?

2006-02-28 Thread W0rw
The technical answer is that 'Reliability' is 'Quality' over 'Time'. R=Q/T, so Quality directly affects Reliability. Reliability is affected by soldering. Cold soldering (not enough heat or unclean surfaces) or too much heat. Too much heat can damage components internally. One of the most freq

Re: [Elecraft] Does build quality affect performance?

2006-02-28 Thread Vic K2VCO
Darwin, Keith wrote: Does a K2's performance vary depending on how well it was built? Is there a difference in performance between one built by a pro, one built by a beginner who has no problems and one built by a beginner who has lots of problems and does rework to correct them? My feeling i

Re: [Elecraft] Does build quality affect performance?

2006-02-28 Thread Don Brown
ncounter. Someone on the reflector will usually have the answer if not there is always Gary at Elecraft. He has seen it all. Don Brown KD5NDB - Original Message - From: "Darwin, Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, Febru

RE: [Elecraft] Does build quality affect performance?

2006-02-28 Thread Don Wilhelm
EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Darwin, Keith > Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 9:18 AM > To: Elecraft Discussion List > Subject: [Elecraft] Does build quality affect performance? > > > Hey guys, > > Does a K2's performance vary depending on how

[Elecraft] Does build quality affect performance?

2006-02-28 Thread Darwin, Keith
Hey guys, Does a K2's performance vary depending on how well it was built? Is there a difference in performance between one built by a pro, one built by a beginner who has no problems and one built by a beginner who has lots of problems and does rework to correct them? - Keith KD1E - ___