Mike, Yes solder the cans, the inductors will not be properly shielded unless the can is connected to ground - it doesn't take that much solder - and yes solder both tabs.
73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > > Although, I am not new to kit building, it has been many years > since I have built anything. Thus, I have forgotten a few > things. Which, brings me to this question, "In the installation > of slug tuned coils, is it necessary to solder the two(wide) legs > which are attached to the "can/case" of the coil?" > > I am wanting to think that I did this in the past. But, upon > looking at the two or three slug tuned coils that I have already > installed on the K2's RF board, I do not find that they > electrically connect to anything else. Thus, I am wondering if > it is really necessary to solder them. Since, it appears that > they are just used to hold the coil in place. And, the width of > the hole (around said legs) would take bunches of solder to fill. > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
