The Elecraft support guy, Gary, is excellent. I had the same concerns, and a couple of times I had a sinking feeling that maybe I'd never get it right, but Gary bailed me out over the web with close-up pictures of problem areas, and I now have a fine little radio that I built from a kit.
I encourage you to take the plunge. Get the RIGHT TOOLS, build slowly and carefully, and savor the experience. You'll lose something irreplaceable if you have someone else build it for you. I recommend obtaining access to a serious desoldering tool like the Hakko 808. I ended up buying one. I built my KX1 with a spring-loaded plunger model. Try a little mini-kit or two to help you decide and gain experience. If worst comes to worst (and you've built the rig with the appropriate solder), Elecraft will fix your radio for a flat fee that isn't too onerous. 73 de Dick, K6KR -----Original Message----- From: Steve Kallal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 9:38 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Elecraft] Looking for a K2 builder w/ short lead time... Hi, I am seriously considering getting the K2. However I am that good with a soldering iron. Are there any builders out there who can start soon and are reasonably priced. I will start will the basic K2 CW only wo/ the amplifier. I might consider building it myself if there are any Elmers in or near Orange County, CA who could bail me out if I screw up. 73, Steve N6VL FISTS #12707 SKCC #2383 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ 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
