Re: [Elecraft] K2 Build: Options Advice

I just finished my K2 build, with all the options and Agree with Peter, there if you buy the options now, the K2 manual will point out just when you should install the various plugs and other components during the main K2 build. My advice, all the K2 manuals are online as PDF at the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Build: Options Advice

It's been a long time since I did this, but I remember there are a couple of connectors for the option boards that can be installed during the main board assembly, and make a tremendous difference in ease of installing the options when you get around to it. So there's an advantage in buying at

[Elecraft] K2 Build: Options Advice

ft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Build: Options Advice Message-ID: <367353cb-795f-870c-837e-9ba48bdfa...@david-woolley.me.uk> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed The disadvantage is that you will need to

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Build: Options Advice

The disadvantage is that you will need to unsolder some components. In most cases, I think you can destroy the through holes, but there is at least one case where you have to insert a new value in the old hole. There used to be a, third party, product, called UnPCBs, which provide a minimal

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Build: Options Advice

Thanks all for the advice. I'm going to build the base K2 first. I'll just have to use resonant antennas or the kxpa100 w/internal tuner until the KAT2 has been added. ​--ae0mm​ ‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐ On May 24, 2018 3:27 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > ​​ > >

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Build: Options Advice

There is no real disadvantage, other than the fact that the base K2 must work into a 50 ohm load for proper power control and proper PA loading. For that reason, I would suggest the KAT2 be the first of those options that you add. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/24/2018 2:44 PM, AE0MM via Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Build: Options Advice

None at all. Add what you want at any time after the initial build. You'll have a better idea what you actually want after playing with the base K2 for awhile. Eric KE6US On 5/24/2018 11:44 AM, AE0MM via Elecraft wrote: I'm planning to build a K2/10 with the following options: KNB2 KAT2

[Elecraft] K2 Build: Options Advice

I'm planning to build a K2/10 with the following options: KNB2 KAT2 KAF2 Is there any disadvantage to building the base K2, then adding the options later? Thanks, --ae0mm __ Elecraft mailing list Home: