Yes, me too...
>>Thanks for the tip, Don. Been preparing coax cables for years the hard (and
>>wrong) way.
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>> On Oct 10, 2019, at 3:02 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
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>> Clark and all,
>>
>> The secret to stripping the outer insulation from ANY coax (including the
>>
Thanks for the tip, Don. Been preparing coax cables for years the hard (and
wrong) way.
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> On Oct 10, 2019, at 3:02 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>
> Clark and all,
>
> The secret to stripping the outer insulation from ANY coax (including the
> RG178) is to first score the
Clark and all,
The secret to stripping the outer insulation from ANY coax (including
the RG178) is to first score the outer insulation a bit (not trying to
cut all the way to the shield), then bend the cable at the score mark
which will stretch the insulation a bit - then a light touch with
Helps a lot, Jim.
Yes...you answered my question in that you have done it. So, I'll set
aside a morning where I swear off coffee (steadier hands) and using a new
razor blade give it a try. Didn't know the cable in the kit is RG178 which
is about 30% smaller than RG174. I don't see anyplace on
Clark,
Sorry, I should have read your question a bit more carefully - not enough
coffee, I guess.
I used the small RG178 cable that came with the kit.
I carefully used a one-sided razor blade to cut the outer jacket and
dielectric. I stripped the outer jacket back about 1/2", then cut the
Hi, Jim. Thanks for the quick reply. I didn't make my question as clear as
I thought I had.
I have the installation documents (from DXE). That's where the neat
implementation is shown using the 3-pin connector.
My problem is the very small cable for input that mates with the new board.
I am
Clark,
I have the original Clifton Labs instructions for building and installing the
amp into a K2.
Your amp already built, so all you need are the installation instructions,
right? I can scan them, and send them to you as a .pdf.
Let me know.
73, Jim KO5V
When I ordered the unit for the K2, I was expecting all the parts needed to
install the amp. I was mistaken. The only documentation provided are
legacy documents showing how to connect to the pins underneath the NB board
using a 3 pin socket/pins, which is very clean, but the DXE kit did not not
Robert,
Yes, the alternate connection point will reduce the K2 LO strength.
Be aware that there are other causes for that center spike on the
display, including soundcard and cabling inadequacies. If those are the
real issue for you, the LP-Pan forum is the best place for advice.
73,
Don
Don...
I got one of the original Clifton Lab boards and installed it in my K2
[after you had serviced the unit]. Installation required a choice of
pick off points: right after the first mixer, and somewhere else a bit
more isolated [don't have the instructions before me]. I chose the
first.
Clark,
I have installed the original Z1 buffer amp in several K2s. They
work very well. The DXE version is prebuilt, and should simplify
installation.
I see 3 reviews on the DXE website (but none for the K2), and they all
show it as excellent and easy to install.
73,
Don W3FPR
On
Not sure about a review at DXE, but categorically anything cooked up by
the late Jack Smith K8ZOA is an exceptional performer. The CLifton
ports that DXE has done have been well implemented so you can expect
good results.
I've used the original Clifton version of the board in a number of
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