Hello Phil: I wouldn't bother, based on what you wrote. I haven't found it at all difficult to install the various modules as I built my K2 over the years. The SSB module is particularly easy.
I've disassembled and reassembled my K2 dozens of times over the years while testing various mods and add-ons with and without various modules installed. I've never once thought the process was at all difficult and I'm happy that I don't have extra plugs and headers with jumpers installed for modules I don't have and may never add. Pulling a module and rigging a couple of wire jumpers for the header for testing without it has never been a problem. In the case of the SSB module, one of the "jumpers" is a disc ceramic capacitor that provides d-c blocking in the signal path. I removed it from the board and taped it inside the cover of the SSB module manual where I can pull it off and slip it into the proper holes in the connector if I want to remove the SSB module for any reason. For most of the other modules, it's a matter of using a couple of clipped component leads to fashion jumpers that slip into the connectors to complete the circuit with the module removed. Unless you get into doing a lot of testing and modifying, it's unlikely you'll ever need to remove a module anyway. But, like you, I've got a lot of experience with a soldering iron in the field and at the lab bench. Maybe that's the difference. Ron -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil Zminda Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 6:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] Installing KSB2 My bare-bones K2 is almost completely assembled and ready for final testing. I will probably build a KSB2 within the next few months. I don't expect to add too many other options other than the KNB2, which I already have and possibly the K160RX. How much work is to install the KSB2? Since everything is still apart, is it worth getting any of the Un-module/Rework eliminators or parts kits to save time later on? I can see where installing some headers or caps now would be convenient, but don't want to over-complicate my final testing and alignment process. I am a former electronic tech and not bothered by unsoldering components. Any suggestions are appreciated. This list has been a great resource during my build process, which has gone very well. Thanks to all. Phil Zminda N3ZP _______________________________________________ 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
