K2-Rework Elimination?

[Curt]

I've ordered a K-2 and contemplate adding the KSB2 and the KAT2 someday.
Most likely will not implement any other options, mostly operate QRP CW.
I'd appreciate comments about whether the re-work eliminator kits would be
appropriate, or just an unnecessary expense.

72, Curt KB5JO

 

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[w7go]

Hi Curt,
This topic has been discussed quite extensively on the reflector.
Try a search here and I'm sure you'll find some answers.


http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@.../maillist.html

73,
Tony W7GO





Curt wrote:

> I've ordered a K-2 and contemplate adding the KSB2 and the KAT2
> someday. Most likely will not implement any other options, mostly
> operate QRP CW. I'd appreciate comments about whether the re-work
> eliminator kits would be appropriate, or just an unnecessary expense.
>
> 72, Curt KB5JO
>
>
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[RobertG]

Curt...

I put a full complement of re-work eliminators in my K2, even though I had
bought all the options - and installed them. I thought it very helpful to
just work along and not have to worry about desoldering, cutting, pulling,
etc as each option was ready. I have at one time or another pulled out an
option to do something else with the stock K2, and in such cases having the
re-work eliminators in place made it much easier that would otherwise be
the case. The cost is minimal, and the actual workup and installation very
easy. I recommend them.

...robert

At 02/23/2008 07:05, Curt wrote:

>I've ordered a K-2 and contemplate adding the KSB2 and the KAT2 someday.
>Most likely will not implement any other options, mostly operate QRP CW.
>I'd appreciate comments about whether the re-work eliminator kits would be
>appropriate, or just an unnecessary expense.
>
>72, Curt KB5JO
>
>
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Curt,

If you only want to add the KSB2 and the KAT2, then just order the
Rework eliminator parts for the KSB2 (the KAT2 does not need any).  
There is no need to install all the Rework Eliminator headers and
components - install only what you will use later.

Actually, the hardest part of the KSB2 installation is adding the
components on the front panel board.  If you add those at the time you
construct the front panel board, it will save you work later.  The parts
are included with the KSB2 option, so you have a choice of buying the
KSB2 option with your initial K2 or ordering the Rework Eliminator parts
for the KSB2 - your choice.

If you decide to order the KSB2 later, disassembling the Front Panel
board from the actual front panel is not difficult - just remove the
knobs and remove the encoder nut and remove one screw.  It is more of an
emotional 'thing' than a real problem.

73,
Don W3FPR


Curt wrote:
> I've ordered a K-2 and contemplate adding the KSB2 and the KAT2
> someday. Most likely will not implement any other options, mostly
> operate QRP CW. I'd appreciate comments about whether the re-work
> eliminator kits would be appropriate, or just an unnecessary expense.
>
> 72, Curt KB5JO
>
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[Gary Hvizdak]

At 21:25:23 EST on Sat 23 Feb 2008 Don Wilhelm (W3FPR) wrote ...

... If you only want to add the KSB2 and the KAT2, then just order the
Rework eliminator parts for the KSB2 (the KAT2 does not need any).  ...

--

    Although there are isn't a KAT2 "un-module", you will have to remove the
lower rear panel / heatsink to install P6 (the Aux RF plug) on the RF board
prior to installing the KAT2 option.  For an additional 90 cents you can
obtain this plug from us and install it during the initial build to avoid
this disassembly.  Otherwise, there's a chance that the PA thermal pads will
be damaged and need to be replaced.

73,
Gary  KI4GGX

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