Brian, I believe this is addressed on the errata sheet (it used to be). Yes, you can install them upright or at an angle, or with both leads bent under the body to enable horizontal mounting - the choice will depend on your version of which is more aesthetically pleasing.
73, Don W3FPR On 1/2/2011 1:52 PM, OZ2BRN Brian Lodahl wrote: > Hi, > > It appears to me that all the mini-chokes RFC6-7-8-9 supplied with the > KPA100 kit is not yet small enough to fit into the outline on the PCB, > as shown near J8 (the DB-9 connector). > > The assembly manual does not state anything about the assembly direction > of these chokes, if or if not they may be installed upright instead of > flat on the PCB - but it appears there may be room to do so. > > I'm worried that if i attempt to force them in lying flat, I will damage > the chokes insulation or cause for an open joint. > > Any experience here from previous KPA100 builders - what to go for ? > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
