[Elecraft] Re: KAT2 C60/J4/U1 Tight Fit

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Bob,

I'm not sure why C60 would be particularly thick. It should be an ordinary .001
uF disc or monolithic cap with a voltage rating of 25 to 100 V. The marked value
should be "102" or .001. Can you send me the complete labeling on the cap?

If it is the right value but really is too thick, the simplest solutions would
be to:

1. Mount C60 on the other side of the board

2. Substitute a skinnier cap.

Fortunately this cap's value is not critical; it could be anything from .001 to .01.

We'll also look into whether the cap dimensions have changed.

Thanks,
Wayne
N6KR


Robert Wright wrote:
> 
> Dear Elecraft Gang,
> 
> Just building up my KAT2 and have installed up to point of sandwiching the
> two boards.  My C60 cap is kinda thick, and prevents J4 from standing
> perpendicular, as it is pushed towards J2 by the thick C60 and U1 socket
> right behind C60.  Any ideas what to do with this flaw?  Grind down J4 a
> bit where C60 hits?  Can't really grind down C60....  any help much
> appreciated from you experienced builders.