Rework Eliminators

[Mitch W2MDE]

Elegance. Excellence. Usefulness.

These three qualities are of paramount importance to me: Elegance of product
design, excellence in product execution, and overall product usefulness
while meeting key objectives. In large part, these hallmark qualities are
what has set Elecraft apart from myriad other manufacturers. Indeed, they
have "raised the bar" for manufacturers, and for our expectations of them.
When I find something good, I want to mention it in mention in passing. When
I find something GREAT, I want to shout it from the rooftop. I'm shouting
here!

Rework Eliminators are not an Elecraft product, but they easily could be!
Offered by Gary (KI4GGX) and Ken (WB2ART), these un-module headers are a
logical follow-on accessory for anyone who has (or will have) a K2.
Elegance, excellence and usefulness ... sound familiar? Rework Eliminators
meet the Elecraft high standards in every way. And let's face it, we're
awfully picky about what goes into our K2. Gary and Ken have resolved the
problem of being able to temporarily remove specific installed K2 options,
returning the K2 to its "virgin" state at will, without compromising the
electrical or aesthetic integrity of the K2s pcbs due to reworking (i.e.,
de-soldering and re-soldering). Their design is truly elegant in its
simplicity, superbly executed with very high quality pcbs and assembly &
user's guide, with usefulness that will last for the life of your K2. For 20
bucks ($8 - $20, depending upon which flavor kit you purchase), you simply
can't go wrong. It's a no-brainer!

Long before the Rework Eliminators came to fruition, I had the opportunity
to chat with Gary via email as this project was developing in his head. In a
sense, I've watched Rework Eliminators "grow up". More importantly, I had
ample opportunity to watch Gary and Ken agonize over the smallest details,
wanting this to be a no compromise K2 add-on that anyone would be proud to
own while maintaining the Elecraft standard that we've all come to expect
and respect. In fact, I was so inspired by their attention to detail and
quality, I offered to help proof-read the final versions of the User's
Guide. Mine was a small contribution, but a proud one nevertheless. So this
is my disclaimer: yes, I was a proof-reader, but I was also one of the few
who pre-ordered and paid long before the first kit shipped. I believed in
the project (and them) before the kits existed. Now, with the Rework
Eliminators in my K2, my delight and respect was never misplaced! Please
check out their site: http://home.cfl.rr.com/garyhvizdak/KI4GGX/unpcbs/ 

73,
Mitch - W2MDE (K2 #4445)



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[N8LP]

Well stated, Mitch. As one of the other contributors and pre-orderers, I
can state unequivocally that these guys poured hundreds of hours into
the details of this product, with very professional results.

Larry N8LP



Mitch Easton wrote:

>Elegance. Excellence. Usefulness.
>
>These three qualities are of paramount importance to me: Elegance of product
>design, excellence in product execution, and overall product usefulness
>while meeting key objectives. In large part, these hallmark qualities are
>what has set Elecraft apart from myriad other manufacturers. Indeed, they
>have "raised the bar" for manufacturers, and for our expectations of them.
>When I find something good, I want to mention it in mention in passing. When
>I find something GREAT, I want to shout it from the rooftop. I'm shouting
>here!
>
>Rework Eliminators are not an Elecraft product, but they easily could be!
>Offered by Gary (KI4GGX) and Ken (WB2ART), these un-module headers are a
>logical follow-on accessory for anyone who has (or will have) a K2.
>Elegance, excellence and usefulness ... sound familiar? Rework Eliminators
>meet the Elecraft high standards in every way. And let's face it, we're
>awfully picky about what goes into our K2. Gary and Ken have resolved the
>problem of being able to temporarily remove specific installed K2 options,
>returning the K2 to its "virgin" state at will, without compromising the
>electrical or aesthetic integrity of the K2s pcbs due to reworking (i.e.,
>de-soldering and re-soldering). Their design is truly elegant in its
>simplicity, superbly executed with very high quality pcbs and assembly &
>user's guide, with usefulness that will last for the life of your K2. For 20
>bucks ($8 - $20, depending upon which flavor kit you purchase), you simply
>can't go wrong. It's a no-brainer!
>
>Long before the Rework Eliminators came to fruition, I had the opportunity
>to chat with Gary via email as this project was developing in his head. In a
>sense, I've watched Rework Eliminators "grow up". More importantly, I had
>ample opportunity to watch Gary and Ken agonize over the smallest details,
>wanting this to be a no compromise K2 add-on that anyone would be proud to
>own while maintaining the Elecraft standard that we've all come to expect
>and respect. In fact, I was so inspired by their attention to detail and
>quality, I offered to help proof-read the final versions of the User's
>Guide. Mine was a small contribution, but a proud one nevertheless. So this
>is my disclaimer: yes, I was a proof-reader, but I was also one of the few
>who pre-ordered and paid long before the first kit shipped. I believed in
>the project (and them) before the kits existed. Now, with the Rework
>Eliminators in my K2, my delight and respect was never misplaced! Please
>check out their site: http://home.cfl.rr.com/garyhvizdak/KI4GGX/unpcbs/ 
>
>73,
>Mitch - W2MDE (K2 #4445)
>
>
>
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