The link in the email you sent is similar to what I did. It did not work with
the original LCD. Putting a white sheet behind the original LCD did nothing
as it was opaque. I had to get a transreflective one, the key here is it's
translucent to permit back-lighting. It was long ago and I
> On May 16, 2021, at 06:06, Louandzip via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> If you can't find a kit: I modded my K1 to illuminate the LCD back in '03,
> before the mod kit was available. It's pretty easy to do (a white sticker,
> two leds, and a resistor) and works very well, but it does require a
>
If you can't find a kit: I modded my K1 to illuminate the LCD back in '03,
before the mod kit was available. It's pretty easy to do (a white sticker, two
leds, and a resistor) and works very well, but it does require a
transreflective LCD in place of the original reflective one supplied back
Good evening all,
I’m looking for a LCD backlight kit for the K1. I don’t see it listed on the
Elecraft site anymore and am kicking myself for not picking one up sooner.
If anyone has a kit that is no longer needed, I would be interested. Please
contact me off-list.
73 de AG7TX...
David
I have finally started to install this kit as I needed to pop the rig open to
fix a problem and wonder if I'm missing a part. When I opened the plastic
envelope, I have four parts: 2 resistors, the LCD display, and the
Backlight (with pins A K). According to the parts list, I should have a
Yes, you are missing that part. You will need to contact Elecraft and
ask for the missing piece - on the contact page at Elecraft site look
for the e-mail for missing and spare parts request.
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 2:51 PM, Clark Macaulay KE4RQ
clarkmacau...@yahoo.com wrote:
According to the
Thanks, Tom (N0SS) Wayne (N6KR) for the backlight upgrade for my K1. Now,
the rig is complete!
While the kit and instructions are first rate, this upgrade is not for the
faint of heart. Although I was careful not to use any more heat than necessary
in removing the cut pins from the old LCD,
Jim wrote:
While the kit and instructions are first rate, this upgrade is not for
the faint of heart. Although I was careful not to use any more heat
than necessary in removing the cut pins from the old LCD, I did have
one PCB trace lift up.
It would appear to be somewhat taxing, just
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