Bob, Do exactly like the manual states unless you have done it before and know the pitfalls of taking shortcuts (and more importantly, recognize when one of those shortcuts 'slaps you in the face'). Most of the option installation do not require 'rework' as in removing and adding components, but they do require the addition of headers, standoffs and the removal of jumpers that were previously installed - the removal of C167 from the RF Board when adding the KSB2 is one exception and the KNB2 needs the removal of 3 resistors in the 5 dB pad location.
The K2 manual has a section which instructs you when to add which pieces of the option set you will have in hand. If you are ordering the KPA100 later, it would be nice to acquire one of the headers for the AUX RF (Elecraft PN E620012 or DigiKey WM5224-ND) normally supplied with the KPA100 and solder it in place so you do not have to remove the heat sink when adding the KPA100. (there are 2 such connectors, but the AUX 12V can be installed without removing the heat sink). 73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > > > Hello - > > > > My K2 kit is in the mail and is expected to arrive next > week. I ordered the K2, KSB2 and K160RX, so I'll be building > those right away. Eventually I plan to add the KDSP2 and KPA100. > It appears that all of these add-ons require some modifications > to the basic K2. What should I do, or not do, when building the > K2 to make it easier and to avoid problems when I need to modify > it for the add-ons? All advise and suggestions are welcome. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Bob Solosko > > W1SRB > _______________________________________________ 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
