Jon Perelstein wrote: > > Based on the schematic, I'm confident that I can put together the RF Probe > kit that comes with the > K2. My problem is knowing what parts to buy, where to buy them, and how > to mount the thing. The RF Probe kit answers the first two questions. > > The web sites I've looked at seem to imply that I need to put the probe in > some sort of metal > shielding (thus the copper pipe for example), but some of your responses > seem to imply that I can > just leave it in the open. Is that correct? > My RF probe I built just by soldering the leads of the components together. No PCB at all. I wrapped some insulating tape round it to give me something to hold it with. The "probe" is one lead from the capacitor. So I think the answer to your question is "yes, you can."
I would have thought most club members would fall over themselves to help a newcomer who is actually willing to try building something that he would have to know CW to use. I doubt if you'd need to ask for help, just explain the problem and they'll be queuing up to assist. ----- Julian, G4ILO K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Very-Dissatisfied-With-Elecraft-Support-tp17253157p17257204.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ 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
