Thanks, Don - but I just checked again this morning, and it appears neither to be mentioned in the latest assembly manual nor in the latest errata sheets for KPA100.
@ Eric, Wayne; Maybe this is to be mentioned in next revision of the errata sheets ? 73' Brian OZ2BRN K2 # 6936 Den 02-01-2011 20:51, Don Wilhelm skrev: > 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
