Re: [Elecraft] K2 new kit question

Hi, James - Sometimes, pictures and narrative can help the build process. I built my K2 a number of years ago, and pretty extensively documented the build. I hope you find this helpful: http://build-k2.blogspot.com/ and have a look at the posts in 2010. Cheers - Bruce K1FFX

Re: [Elecraft] K2 new kit question

James, It is not  likely to be a problem, but check any that are on the bottom.  If they are too high to clear the bottom cover, just bend  them over a bit.  Replace the ones with the cracked bodies. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/8/2021 11:25 AM, JAMES GUNNOE wrote: Good morning everyone. I have

Re: [Elecraft] K2 new kit question

Don't straighten them! Back about a hundred years ago when I built my K2 #725, I caused an invisible open circuit failure in one of those capacitors as a result of straightening the leads. It wasn't easy to find. Don't do what I did. 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel CWops #5 Formerly K2VCO

[Elecraft] K2 new kit question

Good morning everyone. I have finished the basic CW version and all my checks and alignments are good. The question I do have is, the capacitors (101) tan in color, have the legs bend in a zigzag pattern. When I tried to straighten them I ended up cracking the ceramic insulation on them. So I