[Elecraft] Question about C72 270 pf capacitor on the K2 RF board

[Bob - AG5Q]

Hi James,

C72 is only used on 80 meters. You can substitute either the 'large' npo
ceramic cap or the mylar to get the K2 functioning right away.  For a
temporary installation, you can trim the leads short and bend them so they
make contact with the pads but don't stick them through the board. This
makes it easier to remove the temporary cap and replace it with the standard
cap when it arrives.

Merry Xmas,

Bob - AG5Q


----- Original Message -----
From: "James M Wiedle" <jwiedle@acsalaska.net>
To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2002 2:28 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Question about C72 270 pf capacitor on the K2 RF board


> After inventorying my K2 kit I found that it was missing C72 which is
> listed as a "NPO 270 pf" capacitor. I've made contact with Elecraft but
> am going to have to wait at least 5 days for a reply because of the
> holidays. So, I took a trip to my electronics store and found a variety
> of capacitors, including a NPO 270 rated at 1000v which was a little too
> big for the mounting hole but no other ceramic NPO 270pf's that were
> 100v.  I did notice other capacitors including the mylar, tanalum (sp)
> versions but wasn't sure if this was an appropriate component to
> substitute. Any ideas as to what other type of capacitor besides an NPO
> ceramic would be a suitable replacement? Course, I could always wait for
> elecraft to put it in the mail!
>
> Thanks;
>
> James de WL7NO
>
>
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