Peter wrote: > Retrofitting the K1 backlight is exceptionally difficult, and > installing new is easy.
Phil wrote: > Thanks, Peter. I have a 4-band K1 I seldom use > (S/N #18) and was considering adding the backlight > as a "fun project". Maybe not so "fun" :-) I confirm Peter's assessment. I retrofitted the back-light to my K1 #175 after ten years of use. It was the **most UN-fun*** several hours I've ever had in doing electronic work for 50 years (but I don't do SMT). OTOH, once installed, it's been a very very useful addition that consumes negligible power. I will re-state what I have posted here many times: The back-light should be a standard part of every new K1 that is sold (even at a higher price), due to: (1) How valuable the back-light is, (2) How easy the light is to install on new construction, and (3) How difficult the light is to back-fit. Elecraft does a disservice to the new K1 customer by making the back-light optional at time of purchase. 73, Mike / KK5F ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
