okay, i have not been working very diligently on my k2.. i have had tons
to do at work, and any time i have been in my workshop, i have been
playing with the k1..
but i have just made some headway..
i have been using the no rework kit (which i TOTALLY suggest to anyone
building a k2..) so i took some extra time getting the manual all set up...
i have finished the controller board, and the front panel, and got it
all mounted and ready to rock...
all resistance checks passed with flying colors..
my comments so far on the building:
when i first thought about building a k2, i thought that i would be
shipped a bag of millions of toroids and 200 different types of wire to
wind a bunch of exotic eyeball busters..
not the case.. without counting.. it looks like cake..
since i built the k1 first, i kinda learned the 'elecraft way' on that
one first.. and made a few mistakes by not following the 'elecraft
way..' when it came to building the k2, i just relaxed, and used the
force, and there were no problems..
let me explain briefly what i mean by 'the elecraft way'..
the manuals are so easy to follow, and so complete, that you are always
tempted to second guess them (mostly if you have built other electronics
kits in the past). to think ahead of the manual, and goof something up..
to worry about weird part numbers, and not relax.. once you realize that
a complete parts inventory (with pictures and alternate part numbers!),
a complete schematic, building photos, and TONS of other goodies are in
the manual, you should have no problems..
all that being said.. the k2 is fun to build so far.. and a breeze...
i am hoping to get to the next testing phase after i go to the movies
tonight..
elecraft should make hifi gear, too.. that would rock..
anyway..
72 de kb8qpt..
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peace,
sergio
photographer, journalist, visionary
www.village-buzz.com
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