I built 7723 last year and it was an outstanding way to while away a
good few days in the desert. Here's a couple of things that might help
you along:
It's not one kit it's 3. Think of it like that and keep everything
separate. Even though you will do a minimal build on the RF board for
test purposes it's still 3 kits.
It's not a one day build. Even if you spend every waking hour on it (you
wont!) it still takes a fair few days/weeks/months to get through.
The book is right! Even when it's just plain wrong, it's right. Go back
read it again, ask on here. But that build book must have been worked
over almost 8000 times, it's right.
I couldn't find any suitable trays to organise components but I bought a
set of small(ish) plastic pots with lids. Big enough to get my fingers
in. I had 12 I think which was more than enough, about 4 inches diameter
and a couple of inches deep. Keeping the lids on and marked with the
contents helped keep from them scattering from a careless movement or
other accident.
Keep everything as Elecraft intended. If it came in a separate little
brown envelope, inventory it then put it back in the envelope. Keep the
resistors on their tapes, they are in fitting order.
Get a good quality pair of flush cutters and learn how to use them. It's
worthwhile perfecting the technique of close cutting the leads before
soldering, makes a nice board to handle afterwards and is very very very
necessary in the area of the main vfo encoder.
Ask questions here, it's a fantastic resource.
Last, but by no means least, enjoy! As the ads say, it's the most fun
you have with your clothes on. Though that might depend on how you do
your kit building :)
73
Martin, HS0ZED
On 15/06/2018 21:45, Scott wrote:
I'll be starting a K2 build in the near future after the inventory is
complete. A partial inventory is complete at this point. I'm looking
for tips and tricks for a successful build. Right now my biggest
problem as I see it, is how to organize all the caps and resistors to
make the build go smooth and relatively quick. At any rate, all
suggestions are welcome.
Thanks in advance.
Scott
AD5HS
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