[Elecraft] K2 RF Board C180 (10pf)

[Tom Hammond NØSS]

Joe:

LEAVE IT OUT! It only serves to increase the frequency rolloff when the K2 
is used in SSB mode.

It's NOT in the manual, but its removal has been recommended for quite a 
lengthy period of time.

73,

Tom Hammond   N0SS

Joe, K2MUF, wrote:
>In the process of making the K2 modifications for use with
>the KPA100 I just happened to notice that during the construction
>(about a year ago) of the K2 I did not install the 10pf C180 that
>is used in the 2nd Xtal filter. I have searched for any information as to
>a reason I did not install this capacitor and found nothing.
>
>I recall that during construction certain components were eliminated could
>this C180 have been one of them?? or did I just screw up and miss installing
>it.