I built a K1 and did not hit this wall. I did spend a lot of time circling in confusion before I managed to develop a clear understanding of what was going on. It is not a lack of information, but the way this information is revealed.
I hardily agree with Mike's assessment. At the price point of the K1 and its level of production deliveries, I do expect more than what I got in the documentation. Richard K5Bwv ========================= Mike Morrow wrote: > Anthony wrote: > >> I am building my K1, and have completed the first section of the >> build, and am at the DC Voltage check stage on page 30 of the >> manual... >> >> If anyone has some ideas for me to try to track down my problem I'd >> appreciate it. > > AND > > Rick wrote: > >> Interesting. I'm at the same stage and had the same results. I had >> to leave it... > > This is THE most common and well-known "problem" that comes up for K1 > builders. > > The problem is due to the fact that you have not applied the ERRATA F-8 > that comes with K1 manual, rev. F of 01-24-2002: > > http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K1_Errata_Rev_F-8.pdf > > You MUST install a jumper at the location of RFC8 before voltage will be > available as shown in the voltage checks on page 30. Unfortunately, > the manual DOES NOT tell you to install the jumper until PAGE 31!!! So > obviously the checks on page 30 will fail. > > The errata sheet, item 3, points this out. > > I find it odd that the K1, which is a "mature" product with essentially no > further circuit revisions likely, is still using a seven and one-half year old > manual with this and other defects. > > The errata sheet is also not complete. It does not address the errors > on the last page quick reference guide. (The NB menu items are OFF, > HI and LO and not OFF, NB1, NB2.) > > The K1 is my favorite QRP rig of all time. I love it! It is frustrating to > see > errors in the manual so frequently cause builders this type of problem. > A kit maker should assume that any published errata sheets will be ignored > and correct the manuals in a timely manner. I believe that after more > than seven years it has come time for revision G of the K1 manual to > appear. > > I also believe it would be appropriate to have those few components > that must be installed to use the 80m board (RF board C78, RFC8) > included as standard parts of the basic K1 kit. > > 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 > > ______________________________________________________________ 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
