K2 is quite significantly more work than a K1. But it is the last time you will build a full function transceiver from discrete components ala Heathkit. The time you spend with it will linger with you and put you in a new relationship with radio equipment. Highly recommended.
73, Guy. On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 4:16 PM, lstavenhagen <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > Been a couple weeks here since I started this thread, but I've actually > changed my mind and ended up going with the K2. I thought it over a bit more > and decided that the K2 base unit has everything I wanted in it so it was > best to just get it from the start. Also since I'm in no hurry a longer > build time isn't of much concern. I plan to just take my time and use it as > a learning experience (I have my 706MIIG to use on the air in the meanwhile > too). > > I'm going to start practicing my soldering skills here on some junk boards I > have too. > > The only option I can think of that I might add later is the KPA100 100W > upgrade. That's a ways down the road and only after I get the main rig > working ;). > > Looking forward to it! > > 73, > LS > W5QD > -- > View this message in context: > http://n2.nabble.com/how-much-harder-to-build-K2-vs-K1-tp4234815p4416236.html > Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
