After installing the tilt bail and replacing D5 (that I installed backwards) on the front panel board, my K2 passed all Part 1 tests so now I am on to Part 2. Thanks to the group and especially Don for all the advice.
Brian http://home.comcast.net/~b.denley/index.html ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Denley" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Initial Tests > Don: > Yes D5 was backwards. I was not able to save the diode during removal, > mainly because it was too near the knobs and switches and I have already > melted and replaced one of each. I ended up cutting the diode leads on > top > and just desoldering the leads from the bottom. I ordered a replacement > diode but I was hoping that the same diode was used elsewhere on the K2 or > accessories and I could 'borrow' one until the replacement came. No such > luck as it is not used anywhere else on the K2. I will just have to wait > unitl the part arrives but I feel pretty confident that D5 was the cause > of > my troubles. > Thanks again! > > Brian > http://home.comcast.net/~b.denley/index.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
