Jim, I have just finished K2 #4687 with KPA100, DSP, 160M, SSB and NB. My kit came with all required mods already in the parts package. All I needed to do was to update the construction manual with written notes found on the included Errata sheets. Elecraft included one Mod bag of parts for either the DSP or KPA100 (I don't remember which one) which I THOUGHT needed to be installed, but after realizing I was replacing a capacitor with the exact same capacitor (I'm slow sometimes), I realized the corrected parts were already incorporated into the regular parts inventory. The only part I had to replace which can be called a mod, was C71 in the KPA100. As luck (or incredible planning on Elecraft's part) would have it, the .1uF capacitor needed for C71 was a spare left over from one of the other accessories.
My point is: I wouldn't worry about those "optional" mods until you get the rig together. Elecraft has done a great job of getting an up-to-date kit in your hands so that you don't have to worry. Have fun! Bob K5WA ************************* <How does one determine which should/need be purchased? <If needed why are they not included with the <appropriate kit? It appears I could spend a hundred <dollars or more on modifications to make a new radio <work. That could wreck my radio budget. <Thanks for the help, <Jim, AB0UK _______________________________________________ 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
