Hi! I'm about to build a K2 with options and upgrades, with the intent to build an up-to-date K2 as if it just got ordered from Elecraft. The updated K2 manual rev. F on the official website introduces changes not covered by the upgrade documents I have (C88 and K2ExtremelyStrongSignalMod.pdf for example). I wonder what is the safest, easiest, most efficient way to go about building my kit and options. My goal is to do things right the first time, avoid risky rework, and have on hand precise official instructions. Which documentation should I follow to acheive my goal? What is the recommended module assembly sequence? Here is some details on what I have on hand. K2 kit S/N 3801 bought october 2003, and some upgrades bought recently :
RF board rev. B Front Panel board rev. B Control board rev. B PLL stability thermistor upgrade kit. MCU firmware 2.03D and 2.04p K2IOC firmware rev. 1.07 and 1.09. options bought october 2003, and some upgrades bought recently: KIO2 board rev B with AUX2 board rev B. KAT2 control board rev. C, with firmware rev 1.06 and 1.07 KDSP2 versions 3.0 and 3.1 with DSP module 3.8 on board rev. C KNB2 board rev. E with firmware rev 1.02 Documentation hardcopies shipped with kits from Elecraft: Owner's manual rev. E, feb 16, 2003 manual errata rev. E-4, june 4, 2003 PLL upgrade instructions (thermistor board) rev. B, april 25, 2003 revision 2.03 firmware, inst. and ref. manual, rev. E, feb 27, 2003 revision 2.04 firmware, inst. and ref. manual, rev. H, feb 3, 2004 keying modification instr., rev. A, feb. 3, 2004 KAT2 antenna tuner, ass. and oper. instr., rev. D, march 22, 2001 KAT2 antenna tuner, manual errata D-1 KIO2 aux I/O module, ass. and oper. instr., rev. B, july 16, 2001 KIO2 manual errata, rev. B-1, march 6, 2002 KSB2 SSB adapter, ass. and oper. instr., rev. C, may 2, 2000 KSB2 manual errata, rev. C-5, aug. 7, 2003 KDSP2 internal DSP and real-time clock, ass. and oper. instr., rev. A-1. june, 2003 KDSP2 manual errata, rev. A-2 for manual rev. A-1, feb. 4, 2004 KNB2 noise blanker, ass. and oper. instr., rev. D, aug 20, 2002 KBT2 internal battery, inst. and oper. instr., rev. A, july 19, 1999 MH2 microphone, ass. and oper. instr., rev. B, feb. 13, 2003 Note: This must be an FAQ that the answer varies with individuals and evolves as Elecraft and builders come with mods that become official. I just wished there were a system where you type in your serial number, kits you have with their revision numbers, and that system offers you the possible upgrades and the recommended assembly sequence. Thanks for your guidance, Etienne Ali, VA2SSS _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] 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
