RE: [Elecraft] My error in cutting the K1BKLTKIT LED Backlights
I would only like to add, if your LED backlight still has the masking tape on it from the original cut, leave it on. If it isn't there, wrap a piece around the end you are cutting. This keeps the translucent covers in place on the plastic so they will cut cleanly with the plastic. If you have a razor saw, it's probably easier to recut it yourself than take Tom up on his generous offer. It is hard plastic, but it only takes about a minute to cut it by hand. Hold the backlight flat against a piece of wood for support. It may be brittle, but it isn't all that fragile. It's easy to fix, and move on with the installation. When all the dust settles, Tom's backlight mod is really clean looking and will be much appreciate by K1 owners. I'm very happy with mine. Eric KE6US www.ke6dus.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hammond Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 8:50 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] My error in cutting the K1BKLTKIT LED Backlights Folks: It appears that my error in cutting the backlights for the K1 LED was NOT limited to a single LED backlight... I apparently mis-measured all of them, making each about 0.15 too long. Though the linger backlight CAN be made to fit and work as-is, it's really a bit too long to fit easily and would also make the soldering a bit more difficult. I know that Elecraft has already sent out about 40-50 of these kits without knowing I'd made this error. In order to fix this error, I will be HAPPY to re-cut ANY LED backlight you would send directly to me, and I'll get it in the next day's mail back to you, of course, at no charge. I have already offered to re-cut all of the LED's Elecraft now has on hand, to remove the 0.15 excess length. The LED backlight SHOULD be 1-1/4 (1.25) long, rather than the 1.4 to which they were cut. IF you wish to cut the LED yourself, be aware that the plastic is pretty brittle, AND pretty hard as well. So you should probably consider either sawing it (fine tooth blade) or grinding it (a little at a time) to length... Otherwise, PLEASE consider sending the LED to me and I'll be happy to trim it for you. Please know that this error is NOT the fault of Elecraft, who placed their trust in me, and I botched that trust. 73, Tom Hammond N0SS 5417 Scruggs Stn Rd Lohman MO 65053 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] My error in cutting the K1BKLTKIT LED Backlights
A Dremel with a cutting disk makes short work of it. The light works great. Bob Baxter AA7EQ Walnut Ridge, Ar. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] My error in cutting the K1BKLTKIT LED Backlights
You can cut the LEDs using a very fine tooth straight-back saw you can buy for a few bucks at your local hobby shop. They cut easily and cleanly. The back light is an elegant and much appreciated addition to the K1. steve, kx7r A Dremel with a cutting disk makes short work of it. The light works great. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] My error in cutting the K1BKLTKIT LED Backlights
Steve Hostetler wrote: You can cut the LEDs using a very fine tooth straight-back saw you can buy for a few bucks at your local hobby shop. They cut easily and cleanly. The back light is an elegant and much appreciated addition to the K1. steve, kx7r A Dremel with a cutting disk makes short work of it. The light works great. Or, if you're lazy like me, the backlight as supplied fits just nicely when you place the right hand side against the leads of the capacitor (C4?) on the board. Works great and looks great too! 72, Joe, W2RBA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] My error in cutting the K1BKLTKIT LED Backlights
This situation gave me an excuse to try using my Dremel tool for the first time I used a grinding wheel, and was able to reduce the width of the diffuser to spec in about 5 minutes Very cool tool! Now ... time to try to install the upgrade! --- This email message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain information that is proprietary, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender by return email and delete the original message. Please note, the recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The organization accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. == ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] My error in cutting the K1BKLTKIT LED Backlights
Folks: It appears that my error in cutting the backlights for the K1 LED was NOT limited to a single LED backlight... I apparently mis-measured all of them, making each about 0.15 too long. Though the linger backlight CAN be made to fit and work as-is, it's really a bit too long to fit easily and would also make the soldering a bit more difficult. I know that Elecraft has already sent out about 40-50 of these kits without knowing I'd made this error. In order to fix this error, I will be HAPPY to re-cut ANY LED backlight you would send directly to me, and I'll get it in the next day's mail back to you, of course, at no charge. I have already offered to re-cut all of the LED's Elecraft now has on hand, to remove the 0.15 excess length. The LED backlight SHOULD be 1-1/4 (1.25) long, rather than the 1.4 to which they were cut. IF you wish to cut the LED yourself, be aware that the plastic is pretty brittle, AND pretty hard as well. So you should probably consider either sawing it (fine tooth blade) or grinding it (a little at a time) to length... Otherwise, PLEASE consider sending the LED to me and I'll be happy to trim it for you. Please know that this error is NOT the fault of Elecraft, who placed their trust in me, and I botched that trust. 73, Tom Hammond N0SS 5417 Scruggs Stn Rd Lohman MO 65053 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
