Re: [Elecraft] securing K2 RF board

2009-12-28 Thread Phillip Heller
You can also install the chassis screws into the 2D connectors, which provide something narrow enough for the Panavise PCB holder to latch on to. That's how I did it, and it worked reasonably well. --phil On Dec 28, 2009, at 1:09 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Conway, Just my way of working, I

[Elecraft] securing K2 RF board

2009-12-27 Thread Conway Yee
I typically secure PC boards with a Panavise. With the K2 RF board, the FIRST step is to place the standoffs and 2D spacer (which go to the edge of the board! This makes the Panavise pretty much useless. Other than leaving the board loose and elevating the board with spacers as suggested by

Re: [Elecraft] securing K2 RF board

2009-12-27 Thread Don Wilhelm
Conway, Just my way of working, I HATE things like the Panavise, it is more of an encumbrance than a help IMHO. However, you may elect to delay mounting the 2D connectors until you need to mount the side panels - that will allow you to use your Panavise if that is your preference. With or

Re: [Elecraft] securing K2 RF board

2009-12-27 Thread srife
: [Elecraft] securing K2 RF board Conway, Just my way of working, I HATE things like the Panavise, it is more of an encumbrance than a help IMHO. However, you may elect to delay mounting the 2D connectors until you need to mount the side panels - that will allow you to use your Panavise