Hello Don, Thanks for info and practical solution. I will do it right away. Thanks. Whish you and all others a prosporous 2006.
Evert, PA2KW -----Original Message----- From: Don Brown [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 29 December 2005 21:58 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft e-mail reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 Hi The 8T signal is not used in any Elecraft option. It is unlikely you would use it in a homebrew project as the 8R line is the inverse and allows an adjustable delay for keying or relay switching. The key in the plug is much more useful as it prevents you from installing the connector backwards possibly damaging components on the K2 control board or KPA100. I do not cut the pin off. I heat it on the back of the board and gently pull it out with pliers after all the other pins are soldered. At least doing it this way allows the pin to be reinserted if it should ever become necessary. Don Brown KD5NDB ----- Original Message ----- From: "Evert Bakker (PA2KW)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft e-mail reflector" <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2005 2:45 PM Subject: [Elecraft] KPA100 > Hello all, > > > > Finally after 8 month I'm building the KPA100 module and hope to install > this option next weekend. > > But when reading the manual on page 21 it is suggested to cut pin 4 of the > P4 connector (used for the ribbon cable) as to introduce some kind of a > key. > > Except if you expect to use this pin (8T 8-volt transmit) for any reason. > I > can't figure out at this stage if I will need this "signal" for any kind > of > homebrew option. > > I hate cutting pins and find out next month that I shouldn't have done it. > > > > Does anyone know about any kind of modification that might need this 8T > line? > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Evert, PA2KW > > > > K2 : sn 4836 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
