Rework Eliminator

[NZ0T]

New to the list and I will be building the K2/100 with KSB2, K160RX, and
K60XV soon.  I recently saw the Rework Eliminator Plug &  Play kit and I'm
wondering if it would be a good idea to incorporate it into my K2.  Since
I'm adding most of the accessories I want during the building process I'm
not sure if it's worth the $$.

Any input will be appreciated!

73,

Bill NZ0T


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[Don Wilhelm-3]

Bill,

Since you will have the headers required for most of the options, you could
get the boards and the on-board parts.  The headers that you would not have
are for the KAF2/KDSP2 and the KNB2, and you could order those headers (and
the KNB2 standoff) separately.  You will need a 2.7k resistor on the RF
board for the KNB2 RF Board changes.  The Rework Eliminator instructions
will tell you how to proceed, but you will have most of the parts in the K2
option packages.

I do not believe purchasing the entire kit with all headers and hardware
would be wise if you have ordered the K2 options.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>
> New to the list and I will be building the K2/100 with KSB2, K160RX, and
> K60XV soon.  I recently saw the Rework Eliminator Plug &  Play
> kit and I'm
> wondering if it would be a good idea to incorporate it into my K2.  Since
> I'm adding most of the accessories I want during the building process I'm
> not sure if it's worth the $$.
>
> Any input will be appreciated!
>
> 73,
>
> Bill NZ0T
>

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[Rob Locher W7GH]

Hi Bill,

Welcome to the list!  I added the Rework Eliminator boards to my K2, and  
I'm happy I did.  I would recommend it to you for two reasons.  First, you  
will spare yourself from reworking your K2 when you add the accessories.  
With the Rework Eliminators, to install an accessory board you just pull  
out the un-module and plug in the accessory board.  Second, should you  
ever need to troubleshoot your K2, the Rework Eliminators make it very  
easy to discover whether the problem lies with an accessory board.  
Otherwise, should that happen you would be forced to rework your K2 just  
to do that simple troubleshooting step.

The Rework Eliminator web site at http://www.unpcbs.com/ has all the  
documentation you will need to make an informed decision.  The diagram at  
the very center of the User's Guide is very helpful for getting the basic  
idea.

I agree with Don that you don't need the Upgrade Combo, which includes all  
the headers and standoffs and such which come with the accessory boards.  
Just get the "Missing PCB Parts" kits for the options you didn't buy.  
That will also save you a good fraction of the expense.

If you do decide to go with the Rework Eliminators, make sure that you  
read the Companion Guide before you start building the K2.

The Usual Disclaimer applies -- I have no financial connection to Ken and  
Gary other than being a satisfied customer.

73,
- Rob W7GH
K2 #5004



On Mon, 17 Jul 2006 15:03:47 -0700, Bill Carpenter <[hidden email]> wrote:

> New to the list and I will be building the K2/100 with KSB2, K160RX, and  
> K60XV soon.  I recently saw the Rework Eliminator Plug &  Play kit and  
> I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to incorporate it into my K2.  
> Since I'm adding most of the accessories I want during the building  
> process I'm not sure if it's worth the $$.
>
> Any input will be appreciated!
>
> 73,
>
> Bill NZ0T

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