Jeff wrote: > Page 30, column 2, box 2: Add "Do NOT use a power supply over [3?] > amps as any short on the board could vaporize a trace.
A wise man would always use a fused DC power lead, not just for initial testing but also for normal operation. If you ever develope a DC power short, such as a shorted D19 (zener across the final PA) due to transmitting without an appropriate antenna, you'll wish you had that fuse. >I also feel that a complete list of needed tools should be provided in >the manual, including: a temperature-controlled soldering iron and how >to set it, ... A temperature controlled iron is an optional luxury item. I've never used one in more than fourty years of soldering projects. Presumably there would be instructions included with the unit. > a digital multimeter (and a brief description of how to use one ... It doesn't seem reasonable to require a kit manufacturer to provide all this basic "skill of the craft" type training. I know Heathkit never did, nor do any other ham kit manufacturers of whom I am aware. When training of this nature is required, most get it in person from a kindly and helpful "Elmer." I don't recall finding any problems with the manual I used for my old K1 SN 175. I do think it's past time for the current K1 manual, last revised 2.5 years ago, to be revised to correct the order of steps for installing a jumper at RF-RFC8 prior to doing voltage tests. Some people seem to miss Errata Sheet instructions. 73, Mike / KK5F _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] 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
