[Elecraft] Qs about esd and BNC connectors

Hi all. Q: Once parts are installed, (ICs, etc.) is it neccessary to use a wrist strap?? Q: Is the solderless BNC (Radio Shack) ok?? There are 2 types at RS: a screw in and a clamp type. Building #4758 now. Man, some of the parts are incredibly tiny!! Last kit I built was a Heathkit,

[Elecraft] Incorrect installation C6 on my K2

Hi all: I made the same mistake no4d made on installing C6. I have built many kits, so have experience. I agree the instructions could be clearer on which holes to use. I used the two leftmost instead of the two outer holes. In other words, I used holes 1 and 2, instead of holes 1 and 3.

[Elecraft] Noise

Hi all Here's what works to cancel line noise at my QTH. I purchased, on Ebay, an MFJ 1026 Deluxe Noise Cancelling Signal Enhancer gadget. I paid 125 bucks for like new. It takes most of my line noise from S6 or S7 down to S1, or so, and I am delighted with it. One caveat: It is not as

[Elecraft] Deaf K2 and solution

After completing the IF alignment (p 64) I could hear nothing on K2 #4785. After much hairpulling and unfruitful signal tracing, I gave up. Then, my VERY good friend, Roy, W4WFB, offered to have a look. He has built two K2s. He found the problem, and here's what it was. On p. 59 (in my

[Elecraft] Praise for one HOT K2 # 4758

Hi all: I am astounded at the qso success I have had with my K2. I figured when I built this baby that I would occassionally have a solid qso but the poor guy on the other end would have to crank up his hearing aid to hear my puny signal. Boy, was I amazed at how wrong I was. If I did not know