hi, I can only speak for the K2 which I built. The key point is your soldering skills. Next point is patience and following the instructions. If you want to see my building pathway you can find it here:
http://www.qsl.net/oe9fwv/k2.html from the dates you can see how long it took me to finish the task. One idea someone already wrote on the list is building a small kit like the XG2 or something like this and see if your soldering skills are already sufficient or need improvement.... And if you plan to start: I sugest to look at the rework eliminator kit. I missed this point unfortunately. http://www.unpcbs.com/ 73! and have fun! de Werner OE9FWV lstavenhagen schrieb am 30 Dec 2009 um 17:27: > > Hi all, > > I'm considering building a K2, but here's my situation. I'd be a first-time > kit builder, I've never had the opportunity to build and the K2 looks like > it'd be great fun and a great learning experience. The K1 sounds like it's > the better choice for a first-time build, but the K2 matches what I need in > a radio a lot better. > > So I guess my general question is, how much harder would a K2 be to build > over a K1? I.e. what are the "gotchas" with the K2 for a novice builder > that aren't in a K1? > > I know this is kind of vague, but that's the only way I can think of to ask > the question. I think I'd still do OK if I took my time and got good tools > (I just ordered the recommended weller soldering station). > > Thanks, > LS > W5QD -- Don't you hate those silly [tags] silly people put on subject line? Email powered by Pegasus Mail free at <http://www.pmail.com> Homepage: <http://www.qsl.net/oe9fwv/> Fone +43 5522 75013 Fax +43 5522 22505 Mobile +43 664 63 400 14 Elecraft K2 #5203 K3 #656 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
